Reabsorption of high levels of glucose and amino acids in the filtrate is accomplished by ________.
A) facilitated diffusion
B) passive transport
C) countertransport
D) secondary active transport

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Reabsorption of high levels of glucose and amino acids in the filtrate is accomplished by secondary active transport, where the energy stored in the sodium gradient is used to move glucose or amino acids against their concentration gradient from the lumen of the nephron into the blood.

Reabsorption of High Levels of Glucose and Amino Acids in the Filtrate