Which of the following statements regarding renal handling of Na⁺ is correct?
A) In the proximal tubule,Na⁺ is actively transported across the luminal membrane of the tubular epithelial cells.
B) Atrial natriuretic factor increases Na⁺ reabsorption.
C) In the absence of aldosterone,Na⁺ will be secreted by the cortical collecting ducts.
D) Na⁺ is actively reabsorbed in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
E) Without vasopressin,the collecting duct is impermeable to Na⁺.
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