Which of the following most accurately describes the renal transport of Na+?
A) Na+ is actively transported in all segments of the tubule.
B) Primary active transport of Na+ allows for secondary active transport of glucose and H+ in the proximal tubule.
C) Most of the Na+ transport occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts.
D) Na+ is actively secreted into the nephron lumen by cells in the cortical collecting ducts.
E) Na+ is actively transported across the luminal membrane of proximal tubule cells in exchange for K+, by Na+/K+ ATPase pumps.
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