[Solved] Regarding renal handling of ammonia, which is INCORRECT?

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Q.	Regarding renal handling of ammonia, which is INCORRECT?
A.	ammonia is not filtered at the glomerulus
B.	ammonia is synthesised in proximal and distal tubules
C.	glutaminase plays a role in ammonia excretion
D.	non-ionic diffusion of ammonia maintains a concentration gradient for further diffusion
E.	ammonia diffusion can increase up to 30 fold
Answer» E. ammonia diffusion can increase up to 30 fold

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