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Carl Has Hypothyroidism and Therefore His Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase Pumps Are

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Carl has hypothyroidism and therefore his Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pumps are functioning at a reduced rate.Will there be any effect on the transport of Na⁺? 


A) There will be a reduction in Na⁺ transport in Bowman's capsule epithelial cells.
B) There will be a reduction in ATP-dependent,Na⁺ transport on the apical side of the tubule epithelial cells.
C) There will be a reduction in Na⁺ secretion on both sides of the tubule epithelial cells.
D) There will be no change to Na⁺ transport.
E) There will be a reduction in Na⁺ transport on the basolateral side of the tubule epithelial cells.

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