The Absorption of Sodium Throughout the Small Intestine Is Driven

question 106

Multiple Choice

The absorption of sodium throughout the small intestine is driven by _ _ transport and is typically linked to the absorption of .

• A)passive : glucose
• B)passive : bicarbonate
• C)active : glucose
• D)active : bicarbonate
• E)active : chloride

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