How are glucose and amino acids transported back into the capillaries during reabsorption?
A) Active transport
B) Osmosis
C) Blood pressure
D) Diffusion

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Reabsorption begins between the proximal convoluted tubule and peritubular capillaries and continues along the renal tubule. In this process, 100% of the glucose, 100% of the amino acids, and variable amounts of the mineral salts that were filtered out of the blood are actively transported (requiring energy) from the tubules to the capillaries. In addition 99% of the water that was filtered into the glomerular capsule is reabsorbed by osmosis into the bloodstream.

How Are Glucose and Amino Acids Transported Back into the Capillaries