In the lumen of the proximal tubule, Na+ concentration ________ the Na+ concentration inside the cells of the tubule wall.

A) is slightly higher than
B) is much lower than
C) is much higher than
D) is slightly lower than
E) is about the same as


C) is much higher than

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What will be an ideal response?

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