Which of the Following Statements on Sodium Movement in the Renal

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements on sodium movement in the renal tubules is TRUE?

• A) Sodium is actively transported across the basolateral membrane of both the proximal and distal tubule.
• B) Sodium channels are located on the basolateral membrane of principal cells.
• C) Sodium is actively secreted from the proximal tubule.
• D) Sodium is actively secreted from the collecting duct.
• E) Sodium reabsorption follows water reabsorption in all segments of the renal tubules.

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