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Which glucose transporter is primarily found in neurons?

  • GLUT-3 (correct)
  • GLUT-4
  • GLUT-2
  • GLUT-1

In which tissues is GLUT-1 abundant?

  • Liver and pancreas
  • Erythrocytes and blood brain barrier (correct)
  • Neurons and muscle
  • Adipose tissue and skeletal muscle

In which tissue is GLUT-4 abundant?

  • Erythrocytes and blood brain barrier
  • Neurons and muscle
  • Adipose tissue and skeletal muscle (correct)
  • Liver and pancreas

Which glucose transporter is low in adult muscle?

<p>GLUT-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of insulin on GLUT-4 transporters?

<p>Increases the number of active transporters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do all glucose transporters have the same distribution in tissues?

<p>No, they have tissue-specific distributions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which glucose transporter is the most abundant in erythrocytes?

<p>GLUT-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Glucose Transporters

  • GLUT-3 is primarily found in neurons.

Tissue Distribution

  • GLUT-1 is abundant in brain, kidney, and placenta.
  • GLUT-4 is abundant in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle.

GLUT-4 Regulation

  • Insulin stimulates the translocation of GLUT-4 to the plasma membrane, increasing glucose uptake.

Glucose Transporter Distribution

  • GLUT-4 is low in adult muscle.
  • Not all glucose transporters have the same distribution in tissues.
  • GLUT-1 is the most abundant in erythrocytes.

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