Asked by dhruv marwa on May 15, 2024

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All of the following are major processes essential to urine production, except ________.

A) micturition
B) filtration
C) tubular secretion
D) tubular reabsorption

Micturition

The process of expelling urine from the bladder; also known as urination.

Tubular Secretion

The process by which substances are actively transported out of the blood and into the tubular fluid of the nephrons in the kidneys.

Urine Production

The physiological process by which kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess substances, resulting in the formation of urine.

  • Understand the regulatory processes that govern urine production, particularly focusing on the functions of tubular reabsorption and secretion.
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AA
Aleesha ArmstrongMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Micturition is the process of expelling urine from the bladder, not a process of urine production. Filtration, tubular secretion, and tubular reabsorption are all key processes in the formation of urine by the kidneys.