Bicarbonate Crosses the Apical Membrane of the Proximal Tubule by

question 141

Multiple Choice

Bicarbonate crosses the apical membrane of the proximal tubule by

• A) HCO₃ ^-/Cl ^-countertransporters.
• B) conversion to carbon dioxide.
• C) HCO₃ ^-active transporters.
• D) Na⁺/HCO₃ ^-cotransporters.
• E) Na⁺/HCO₃ ^- countertransporters.

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