A renal clearance test determines the rate at which the kidneys can
A)excrete water.
B)reabsorb ions.
C)remove a particular substance from the blood.
D)add a substance to the blooD.

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A renal clearance test is used to determine how efficiently the kidneys remove a particular substance from the blood, such as creatinine or glucose. This helps to evaluate the overall kidney function and diagnose any potential problems. The test does not involve adding substances to the blood or specifically reabsorbing ions or excreting water, so options A, B, and D are incorrect.

A Renal Clearance Test Determines the Rate at Which the Kidneys