Which of the following mechanisms is NOT important in the maintenance of the osmotic gradient within the proximal tubule that drives water movement?
A) cotransport of chloride
B) cotransport of amino acids
C) cotransport of glucose
D) active reabsorption of sodium
E) diffusion of urea
Ans: E) diffusion of urea
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