The distal and collecting tubules are the site of

a. the co-transport carriers for glucose and amino acid reabsorption.
b. the organic ion secretory systems.
c. aldosterone and vasopressin action.
d. both (a) and (c) above.
e. both (b) and (c) above.


C

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