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The pancreas contains GLUT2 transporters. This transporter has a low affinity for glucose and therefore allows glucose to equilibrate across membranes.
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Pancreas
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The kidneys contain GLUT2 transporters. This transporter has a low affinity for glucose and therefore allows glucose to equilibrate across membranes.
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c
Kidneys
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The liver contains GLUT2 transporters. This transporter has a low affinity for glucose and therefore allows glucose to equilibrate across membranes.
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Liver
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Muscle and adipose tissue contain GLUT4 transporters. This transporter has a medium affinity for glucose and allows insulin-dependent uptake of glucose into cells.
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Muscle and adipose tissue
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These transporters are found in the blood-brain barrier. They are also found in erythrocytes. This transporter has a high affinity for glucose and therefore allows a constant uptake of glucose into the brain.
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a
Brain
Concept
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Hormonal control of glucose metabolism
Topic
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Endocrine physiology
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Glucose is uptaken into organs by a family of glucose transporters known as GLUT.

Which of the following organs contains the highest expression of GLUT1 transporters?
a