Match each step in urine formation to its description.
-movement from the glomerulus to the nephron lumen
A)excretion
B)filtration
C)reabsorption
D)secretion

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This step is known as filtration, where the blood from the glomerulus moves into the nephron lumen through a filtration membrane.

Answer: A
 Excretion is the overall process of removing waste products from the body, including urine.

Answer: C
 Reabsorption occurs when certain substances, such as water and nutrients, are absorbed back into the bloodstream from the nephron lumen.

Answer: D 
 Secretion is the process by which certain substances, such as toxins and drugs, are actively transported from the bloodstream into the nephron lumen to be excreted in urine.

Match Each Step in Urine Formation to Its Description