Multiple choice

Potassium secretion occurs only in______________.

  1. principal cells of the collecting duct

  2. glomerulus

  3. loop of Henle

  4. the intercalated cells of collecting duct

  5. proximal tubule

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Explanation

Potassium secretion occurs only from the principal cells of the collecting duct. It is this potassium secretion, which is used to control potassium excretion.