N4.2 Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates

Digestive enzyme found in the mouth

• amylase

• amylose

• maltase

• sucrase

• lactase

Which two organs carry out most carbohydrate digestion?

• mouth

• stomach

• small intestine

• liver

• large intestine

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Carbohydrate digestion occurs in the stomach.

• True

• False

The carbohydrate type that contribute the most to satiety is

• monosacharides

• disaccharides

• starches

• fibers

Lactase converts Lactose to Glucose + ____________________

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Maltose

Maltase converts Maltose to Glucose + ____________________

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Maltose

Sucrase converts Sucrose to Glucose + ____________________

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Maltose

Stool is softened for elimination by

• fibers absorbing water

• bacteria fermenting fibers

• monosaccharides being transported into the blood

• pancreatic enzymes

Which of the following is NOT a significant source of resistant starches?

• bananas

• potatoes

• milk

• legumes

• grains

Beans are high in FODMAP.

• True

• False