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Pharmacology G.I.T f6f86b0a

Oral rehydration therapy takes advantage of which transporter in GIT -

A
Na Glucose co transport
B
K glucose co transport
C
Na calcium co transport
D
Na channel
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Na Glucose co transport * Oral rehydration is possible if glucose is added with salt. It capitalizes on the intactness of glucose coupled Na+ absorption (Na glucose co transport), even when other mechanisms have failed or when intestinal secretion is excessive, because the secreted fluid lacks glucose and cannot be reabsorbed.

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