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Exretion of potassium is governed primar...

Exretion of potassium is governed primarly by

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Potassium reabsorption in proximal convoluted tubule

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potassium secretion in proximal convoluted tubule

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potassium secretion in distal convoluted tubule

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potassiu reabsorption in distal convoluted tubule.

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C
Potassium is reabsorbed by active tranport in PCT. However, selective secretion fo hydrogen and potassium ions in DCT must influence the excretion of potassium.
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