The term transport maximum, Tm, refers to
A) the maximum amount of a substance that the tubular cells can transport within a given period.
B) the maximum amount of a substance that flows through the peritubular capillary within a given period.
C) the maximum rate of diffusion of sodium through the glomerular membrane.
D) the maximum amount of filtrate that can be produced in the presence of aquaporins.
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