High Intakes of the Sugar Alternatives Sorbitol and Mannitol Can

question 48

Multiple Choice

High intakes of the sugar alternatives sorbitol and mannitol can result in ____.

• A) tooth decay
• B) diarrhea
• C) increased blood cholesterol
• D) hypoglycemia
• E) increased heart rate

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Definitions:

Detrusor Muscle

A smooth muscle layer of the bladder wall that contracts during urination to expel urine.

External Urethral Sphincter

A muscle that controls the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the external body.

Internal Urethral Sphincter

The internal urethral sphincter is a muscle that surrounds the neck of the bladder, controlling the flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the urethra.

Major Calyx

The major calyx is a component of the kidney that collects urine from the minor calyces before it moves into the renal pelvis and ureter.