Question

What is the significance of tubular secretion?

• A. To maintain the ionic balance
• B. To maintain the hypotonic condition with the plasma
• C. To maintain the air pressure
• D. To maintain the hypertonic condition with the plasma

Answer 1

The correct option is A To maintain the ionic balance

Tubular secretion is one of many steps in the process of filtering blood to produce liquid waste in the form of urine. Within the excretory system of many organisms, this is important for both waste removal and acid-base balance.