The absorption of glucose from the gut into intestinal mucosal cells is coupled to Na+,K+ ATPase. In contrast, the movement of glucose from the intestinal epithelial cells into the submucosal bloodstream occursthrough passive transpo. Given these facts, which of the following statements can be true at one time or another?
The absorption of glucose from the gut into intestinal mucosal cells is coupled to Na+,K+ ATPase. In contrast, the movement of glucose from the intestinal epithelial cells into the submucosal bloodstream occursthrough passive transpo. Given these facts, which of the following statements can be true at one time or another?
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The absorption of glucose from the gut into intestinal mucosal cells is coupled to Na+,K+ ATPase. In contrast, the movement of glucose from the intestinal epithelial cells into the submucosal bloodstream occursthrough passive transpo. Given these facts, which of the following statements can be true at one time or another?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Free glucose levels in the lumen of the intestine can never be higher than levels in intestinal cells
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