Which of the following electrolyte pumps helps in active absorption of glucose in the intestinal walls?

Sodium

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Potassium

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Chloride

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Bicarbonate

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Solution

The correct option is A Sodium
Active absorption occurs against the concentration gradient which requires energy. $N a^{+}$ which transports by facilitated transport that means it is taken by a protein carrier which has a peculiarity. It drags glucose with sodium ion from the lumen of the intestine to blood and helps in its absorption.
So the correct option is 'Sodium'.

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