The 'solvent drag' mechanism contributes significantly to the absorption of which of the following?
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Correct answer: Ferroportin, a basolateral exporter
Solvent drag occurs when the bulk flow of water through paracellular pathways (tight junctions) carries small, dissolved solutes along with it. This is a major pathway for sodium and urea absorption in the small intestine.
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