This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T., Subject name: Physiology
The mechanism involved in the absorption of glucose from the small intestine is- 
Select and explain. 
A. Passive diffusion, B. Facilitated diffusion, C. Secondary active contransport with sodium, D. Actively by insulin dependent uptake
C: Secondary active contransport with sodium
Answer: C: Secondary active contransport with sodium 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Secondary active contransport with sodium(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.477)Glucose and galactose are absorbed by a sodium-dependent process - SGLT 1. This type of transport is an example for secondary active transport