Question

What is the significance of the tubular secretion?

(a) To maintain the hypotonic condition with the plasma

(b) To maintain the hypertonic condition with the plasma

(c) To maintain the ionic balance

(d) To maintain the air pressure

I had been asked this question in an internship interview.

The doubt is from Urine Formation topic in section Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) To maintain the ionic balance

Explanation: Tubular secretion is an important step of urine formation in our kidneys. Tubular secretion helps in the maintenance of the ionic balance of various electrolytes and ions that are present in our body fluids.