What Is the Location of the Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase Transport System

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the location of the Na⁺-K⁺ ATPase transport system that plays a pivotal role in much of tubular reabsorption?

• A)luminal membrane of tubular cells
• B)basolateral membrane of tubular cells
• C) podocytes
• D) glomerular capillary membrane

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