A plasma clearance of 135 mL/min for a substance when the GFR is 125 mL/min indicates that net secretion of the substance occurs.

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A plasma clearance greater than the GFR suggests that the substance is being actively secreted into the renal tubules. In this case, a plasma clearance of 135 mL/min suggests that there is net secretion of the substance.

A Plasma Clearance of 135 ML/min for a Substance When