Which of these statements does NOT refer to the tubular maximum (Tm)
A)It is the maximum amount of a substance that the tubular cells can actively transport within a given time period.
B)It is the maximum rate at which a substance is filtered at the glomerulus.
C)It occurs when the membrane carrier becomes saturated.
D)It is the maximum amount of a substance that can be reabsorbed by the renal tubules.

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Statement B refers to glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is the rate at which plasma is filtered through the glomeruli. The other statements are all related to the concept of tubular maximum (Tm).

Which of These Statements Does NOT Refer to the Tubular