Which statement regarding sodium reabsorption is not accurate?
A) it plays a role in glucose, amino acid, and urea reabsorption in the proximal tubule.
B) it is under hormonal control in the distal tubule.
C) in the loop of Henle, it contributes to the formation of concentrated urine.
D) approximately 0.5% of sodium is reabsorbed on a daily basis.
E) aldosterone is a key hormone involved in facultative reabsorption.

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Approximately 99% of sodium is reabsorbed on a daily basis, not 0.5%.

Which Statement Regarding Sodium Reabsorption Is Not Accurate