A substance that is useful for determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney is ________.
A) ADH
B) glucose
C) inulin
D) protein
E) ammonia

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Inulin is a fructose polymer that is not metabolized or reabsorbed by the kidney. It is filtered at the glomerulus, making it an ideal substance for measuring the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and thus determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney.

A Substance That Is Useful for Determining the Plasma Clearance