When Na+ is actively transported from tubular cells to the interstitial fluid,
A. glucose and amino acids are countertransported at the same time.
B. Na+ concentration gradient is established between the tubule lumen and tubule cell.
C. water is secreted.
D. no energy is needed.
E. water is countertransported by carrier molecules.
Answer: B
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