Absorption of glucose by intestinal mucosal cells

A. True This facilitates transport from the lumen.

B. True Phloridzin has this action; the carrier mechanisms at the two sites are similar.

C. False It is impaired, suggesting that sodium absorption facilitates glucose absorption.

D. True But different carriers are involved in fructose absorption.

E. False It takes place mainly in the duodenum and jejunum.