Which of the following is FALSE concerning glucose transport across the proximal tubule?
A) Glucose transport requires energy.
B) Glucose moves by paracellular transport.
C) Glucose is passively transported across the basolateral membrane by facilitated diffusion.
D) Glucose is normally 100% reabsorbed.
E) Glucose is actively transported across the apical membrane by cotransport with sodium.
Ans: B) Glucose moves by paracellular transport.
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