In the PCT, ions and organic substrates are actively removed, thus causing what to occur?
A) An osmotic flow of water out of the tubular fluid.
B) An increase in aquaporin channels in the membrane.
C) An osmotic flow of water into the tubular fluid.
D) An increase in sodium transporters in the membrane.
E) A decrease in sodium transporters in the membrane.
Answer: A
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