When sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport, chloride ions are
A)reabsorbed by active transport.
B)reabsorbed by passive transport.
C)secreted by active transport.
D)secreted by passive transport.

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Chloride ions follow sodium ions through passive transport due to the electrochemical gradient created by the active transport of sodium ions. This process helps maintain electrical neutrality and osmotic balance.

When Sodium Ions Are Reabsorbed Through the Wall of the Renal