When Sodium Is Actively Transported from Tubular Cells to the Interstitial

question 140

Multiple Choice

When sodium is actively transported from tubular cells to the interstitial fluid,

• A)no energy is needed.
• B)glucose and amino acids are countertransported at the same time.
• C)Na+ concentration gradient is established between the tubule lumen and tubule cell.
• D)water is countertransported by carrier molecules.
• E)water is secreted.

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