Lactose Intolerant Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sugar contained in milk and other dairy products?
A
Lactose
2
Q
What must first happen for lactose to be digested by the body
A
Broken down in the small insestine
3
Q
What enzyme breaks down lactose in the small intestine
A
Lactase
4
Q
What happens if lactose cannot be absorbed
A
Passes through the colon unchanged
5
Q
What happens when lactose passes through the colon unchanged?
A
Bacteria causes lactose to ferment and produce carbon dioxide
6
Q
Name two symptoms of lactose intolerance
A
Diarrhoea and bloating
