GLUT 3 transpoer is located in: (A) Placenta, (B) Small intestine, (C) Liver, (D) Hea
Answer is A. Major Glucose TranspoersTissue LocationFunctionsGLUT 1Brain, kidney, colon, placenta, erythrocytesGlucose uptakeGLUT 2Liver, pancreatic b cell, small intestine, kidneyRapid uptake or release of glucoseGLUT 3Brain, kidney, placentaGlucose uptakeGLUT 4Hea and skeletal muscle, adipose tissueInsulin-stimulated glucose uptakeGLUT 5Small intestineAbsorption of fructoseSGLT 1 Small intestine and kidneyActive uptake of glucose against a concentration gradientRef: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Page no: 191; Table 19-2