Lactose Intolerant Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the sugar contained in milk and other dairy products?

A

Lactose

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What must first happen for lactose to be digested by the body

A

Broken down in the small insestine

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3
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What enzyme breaks down lactose in the small intestine

A

Lactase

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4
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What happens if lactose cannot be absorbed

A

Passes through the colon unchanged

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What happens when lactose passes through the colon unchanged?

A

Bacteria causes lactose to ferment and produce carbon dioxide

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6
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Name two symptoms of lactose intolerance

A

Diarrhoea and bloating

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