Question

Reabsorption of nutrients like glucose and amino acids takes place in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) via cotransporters that utilize secondary active transport. Which of the following would stop the reabsorption of glucose at the apical surface of the cells in the PCT?

Answer 1

Answer:

When Glucose in the proximal tubule is co transported with sodium ions into proximal covoluted tubuke walls via the SGLT2 co transporter.

Explanation:

Sodium and potassium ions active transport pumps clears sodium from the tubule wall and the sodium is put back int o the blood