Question

Receptor for absorption of glucose in intestine when person is given ORS is

• A. SGLT-1
• B. SGLT-2
• C. GLP-1
• D. GLUT-1

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

When Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is administered, the absorption of glucose in the intestine is facilitated by a specific glucose transporter. The correct receptor responsible for this absorption is:

SGLT-1

Explanation:

• SGLT-1 stands for Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporter 1. It is a protein that aids in the active transport of glucose across the intestinal epithelium, an essential process during the rehydration therapy provided by ORS.
• The mechanism involves the co-transport of glucose and sodium ions, allowing glucose absorption to occur against its concentration gradient with the help of sodium levels.

Other options explained:

• SGLT-2: Primarily found in the kidneys, involved in glucose reabsorption there, not in the intestine.
• GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone involved in glucose metabolism but not a transporter.
• GLUT-1: Facilitates passive glucose transport, not directly involved in glucose absorption in the context of ORS.