Which statement is NOT true of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?
A)Amino acids and positive ions are reabsorbed by active transport.
B)Substances are reabsorbed from the filtrate to the peritubular capillaries.
C)Anything that is not reabsorbed will appear in the urine.
D)Small proteins are too large to be reabsorbed.

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Small proteins are actually reabsorbed by the tubular cells, but they are broken down into amino acids before being transported into the peritubular capillaries. Therefore, they do not appear in the urine.

Which Statement Is NOT True of Tubular Reabsorption in the Kidneys