QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Epithelial sodium (ENaC) channels are responsible for sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules in the kidney. Aldosterone has a role in this channel and it increases the activity of sodium reabsorption.
10004955
e
Epithelial sodium (ENaC) channels
QuestionChoice
Aquaporin 1 (AQP1) is a protein which is involved in the passive transport of water. Genetic defects involving the aquaporin gene can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
10004953
c
Aquaporin 1 (AQP1)
QuestionChoice
The Na/K ATPase, as the name implies is responsible for the movement of sodium and potassium. Sodium is pumped out of the cell and potassium into the cell to create a membrane potential in the cell.
10004952
b
Na/K ATPase
QuestionChoice
Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter 2 (SGLT2) are responsible for ~96% of renal glucose transport. SGLT2 inhibitors are widely used in Type 2 diabetic patients to decrease their blood glucose long-term.
10004951
a
Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter 2 (SGLT2)
QuestionChoice
Na-K-Cl (NKCC) co-transporter is a transport protein responsible for the active transport of sodium, potassium and chloride into the cell. It does not have an immediate role in glucose transport across membranes.
10004954
d
Na-K-Cl (NKCC) co transporter
Concept
Chapter
2693
4351
Renal Replacement therapy
Topic
142
Nephrology
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A medical student is in the clinic with a nephrologist and is asking questions about renal physiology.

Which of the following best describes which transporter is responsible for the majority of glucose transport in the kidney?
a