The movement of a number of molecules across the apical surface of the epithelial cell by secondary transporters is coupled to the _ gradient that is maintained by the _ on the basolateral surface of the epithelial cell.

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The movement of molecules across the apical surface by secondary transporters is typically coupled to the Na+ gradient, which is maintained by the Na+/K+ pump on the basolateral surface.

The Movement of a Number of Molecules Across the Apical