Match each substance with its primary mode of transport across the kidney epithelium.

1. sodium
2. glucose
3. urea
4. small plasma proteins

A. transcytosis
B. active transport
C. symport with a cation
D. passive reabsorption/diffusion


1. B. active transport
2. C. symport with a cation
3. D. passive reabsorption/diffusion
4. A. transcytosis

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