The osmoregulatory process called secretion refers to the
A) formation of filtrate at an excretory structure.
B) reabsorption of nutrients from a filtrate.
C) selective elimination of excess ions and toxins from body fluids.
D) formation of an osmotic gradient along an excretory structure.
E) expulsion of urine from the body.

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Secretion is the process in which excess ions and toxins are selectively eliminated from the body fluids. This process helps to maintain proper homeostasis in the body by regulating the concentration of these substances in the body fluids.

The Osmoregulatory Process Called Secretion Refers to the