Much of the sodium in the filtrate is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule to the peritubular capillaries. As the sodium is moved out of the filtrate, what does it take with it?
A) Calcium
B) Magnesium
C) Chloride ions
D) Potassium ions
C
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As sodium is actively moved out of the filtrate, it takes chloride ions and water with it. Sodium does not take calcium, magnesium, or potassium ions with it.
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