Understanding Lactose Intolerance

What is the primary cause of lactose intolerance in individuals?

• An allergic reaction to milk proteins

• A deficiency in the enzyme lactase

• Excessive production of glucose

• High levels of galactose in the blood

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with lactose intolerance?

• Skin rash

• Joint pain

• Bloating and diarrhea

• High fever

True or False: Glucose and galactose are small molecules

• True

• False

What role does the enzyme lactase play in the digestive system?

• It breaks down proteins into amino acids

• It converts lactose into glucose and galactose

• It helps in the absorption of fats

• It neutralizes stomach acid

Which of the following best describes the relationship between glucose and galactose in the context of lactose intolerance?

• They are both enzymes that digest lactose

• They are the two sugars that result from the breakdown of lactose

• They are proteins that cause allergic reactions

• They are vitamins that aid in digestion

Which of the following is a common method to manage lactose intolerance?

• Increasing protein intake

• Taking lactase enzyme supplements

• Consuming more fiber

• Drinking more water

Which of the following statements about lactase is true?

• Lactase is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels

• Lactase is produced in the pancreas

• Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose

• Lactase is a protein that stores energy

True or False: Lactose is a large sugar molecule

• True

• False

What is the job of the lactase enzyme?

• To break down lactose

• to breakdown glucose

What is the job of enzymes?

• To slow down reactions

• to speed up reactions

• to make new cells

• to give energy to the body