Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

The glucose is reabsorbed by the:

Correct answer: A. Proximal convoluted tubule cof Nephron

  • A. Proximal convoluted tubule cof Nephron
  • B. Distal convoluted tubule of Nephron
  • C. Glomerulus
  • D. Bowman\s capsule

Explanation

Glucose is a polar molecule that dissolves in water and blood plasma. It easily passes through the glomerular basement membrane. It is almost completely reabsorbed from the tubules by active transport molecules found in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) called sodium-coupled glucose cotransporters (SGLT).which is used for energy,

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