Expression of the Na, K-ATPase
Highest level of expression of the Na, K-ATPase seen in
[A] Eye
[B] Liver
[C] Brain
[D] Kidney
Na, K-ATPase
- Kidneys have a high level of expression of the Na, K-ATPase
- Distal convoluted tubule expressing up to 50 million pumps per cell.
- This sodium gradient is necessary for the kidney to filter waste products in the blood, reabsorb amino acids, reabsorb glucose, regulate electrolyte levels in the blood, and to maintain pH.
