Which of the following is an effect of the transporters in the proximal tubules?

A) secretion of potassium
B) reabsorption of bicarbonate
C) secretion of sodium
D) secretion of urea
E) reabsorption of hydrogen


Ans: B) reabsorption of bicarbonate

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Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonds

What will be an ideal response?

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