Sulfur normally exists as an eight-atom molecule, S8, while phosphorus exists as a four-atom molecule, P4

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Paracellular reabsorption of cations (K+) causes slight positive charge (+8)of the tubular lumen relative to the interstitial fluid

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Positive charge forces cations such as Mg++ and Ca++ to diffuse from the tubular lumen through the paracellular space and into the interstitial fluid

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In the early distal tubule Approximately 5% of the filtered load of sodium chloride is reabsorbed through sodium-chloride co-transporter 

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The thiazide diuretics, inhibit the sodium-chloride co-transporter

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The second half of the distal tubule and the subsequent cortical collecting tubule have two distinct cell types:  principal cells and intercalated cells

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The principal cells reabsorb sodium and water from the lumen and secrete potassium ions into the lumen