What does actively transporting electrolytes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration require?
a. Hydrostatic pressure
b. Osmotic pressure
c. Blood pressure
d. Pulse pressure
ANS: A
Electrolytes are moved by hydrostatic pressure, which is a form of active transport.
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