GLUTs Flashcards
1
Q
GLUT4 (insulin dependent! rest are independent)
A
adipose tissue, striated muscle, (exercise can increase)
2
Q
GLUT 1
A
RBCs, Brain, cornea, placenta
3
Q
GLUT2
A
beta islet cells, liver, kidney, small intestine
4
Q
GLUT3
A
brain, placenta
5
Q
GLUT5 (fructose)
A
spermatocyte, GI tract