When explaining to a class of nursing students enrolled in pathophysiology, the instructor states, "the majority of energy used by the kidney is for
A) filtration of drugs out of the body."
B) secretion of erythropoietin for production of RBCs."
C) active sodium transport mechanisms."
D) removal of excess glucose from the blood."

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The bulk of energy used by the kidney is for active sodium transport mechanisms that facilitate sodium reabsorption and cotransport of other electrolytes and substances such as glucose and amino acids.

When Explaining to a Class of Nursing Students Enrolled in Pathophysiology