Reabsorption of High Levels of Glucose and Amino Acids in the Filtrate

question 62

Multiple Choice

Reabsorption of high levels of glucose and amino acids in the filtrate is accomplished by _ .

• A)facilitated diffusion
• B)countertransport
• C)passive transport
• D)secondary active transport

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Definitions:

Ependymal Cells

Ciliated cells that line internal cavities of CNS; help produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid.

Macrophage

A large phagocytic cell capable of ingesting and digesting bacteria and cell debris. Macrophages are also antigen-presenting cells.

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, heart rate regulation, and the modulation of brain function.

Graded Potential

A shift in electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, varying in magnitude, that can initiate an action potential if it reaches a threshold.