Medical MCQ-Which carrier pump is transpoing solutes in thick ascending limb of Henle loop?

Which carrier pump is transpoing solutes in thick ascending limb of Henle loop?

Carrier pump Na-K-2Cl transpoer.

NaCl- cotranspoer

Na2+-H+ exchanger

Na2+-K+ exchanger

Question Category:

Physiology

Correct Answer:

Carrier pump Na-K-2Cl transpoer.

Description:

Carrier pump Na-K-2Cl transpoer. REABSORPTION IN THICK ASCENDING LIMB: Sodium, Potassium & Chloride reabsorption: By "Secondary active transpo" - Through Na2+-K+-2Cl-- carrier transpoer. Transpos one Na2+, one K+, & two Cl-. Active sodium absorption occurs. 30% filtered Na2+ reabsorbed. Ref: Guyton 12th Ed.

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