During reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule, most of the amino acids, glucose, Na+ ions, K+ ions, and Ca2+ ions are removed from the tubular fluid by ________ mechanisms.

A. passive transport
B. counter transport
C. active transport
D. osmotic


Answer: C

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