How and Where Are the Largest Quantity of Hydrogen Ions

question 18

Multiple Choice

How and where are the largest quantity of hydrogen ions secreted?

• A) Passively into the proximal convoluted tubule
• B) Passively into the distal convoluted tubule
• C) Actively into the proximal convoluted tubule
• D) Actively into the distal convoluted tubule
• E) Passively into the collecting duct

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