Understanding Lactose Intolerance - FlashCards II

Front

What is lactose composed of?

Back

Glucose and galactose

Front

Which enzyme is necessary for the digestion of lactose?

Back

Lactase

Front

What is the primary symptom of lactose intolerance?

Back

Gas and diarrhea

Front

What percentage of American blacks were found to be lactose intolerant in the study?

Back

70 percent

Front

Why is measuring blood glucose levels preferred for assessing lactose intolerance?

Back

It is less invasive than an intestinal biopsy, provides a direct measure of lactose breakdown, and false-negative results are rare.

Front

Compare the lactose intolerance rates between the Tussi and Ganda tribes in Uganda.

Back

The Ganda tribe has a higher intolerance rate.

Front

Why might lactose intolerance vary among different ethnic groups?

Back

All of the above

Front

Calculate the maximum dose of lactose a person weighing 60 kg should ingest for a lactose intolerance test.

Back

100 grams

Front

Implications of lactose intolerance on dietary choices for individuals.

Back

They may need to choose lactose-free alternatives.

Front

Design a simple experiment to test for lactose intolerance using blood glucose levels.

Back

Measure blood glucose before and after lactose ingestion.