Actively transporting electrolytes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration requires:
a. hydrostatic pressure.
b. osmotic pressure.
c. blood pressure.
d. pulse pressure.
A
Electrolytes are moved by hydrostatic pressure, which is a form of active transport.
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