Which of the following would achieve the absorption of water across the epithelial lining toward the blood vessels of the small intestine?A) Active transport of Na+ from the lumen to the basolateral sideB) Facilitated diffusion of glucose to the bloodstream from the lumenC) Active transport of H+ from the basolateral side to the lumenD) Tightening the tight junctions between epithelial cellsE) Opening of aquaporins on the apical membrane

What will be an ideal response?


A, B, E

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