Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that
A)tubular secretion is a passive process; tubular reabsorption uses active transport.
B)tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate; tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate.
C)tubular reabsorption increases urine volume; tubular secretion decreases urine volume.
D)tubular reabsorption occurs in Bowman's capsule; tubular secretion occurs in the peritubular capillary.
E)tubular secretion moves materials from the filtrate into the blood; tubular reabsorption moves materials from the blood into the filtrate.

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Tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate and returns them to the blood, while tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate from the blood. These processes are opposite in direction and function.

Tubular Reabsorption and Tubular Secretion Differ in That