In the Condition of Carbohydrate Intolerance, the Small Bowel Lacks

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the condition of carbohydrate intolerance, the small bowel lacks enough of the enzyme

• A) lactase.
• B) lipase.
• C) amylase.
• D) lactose.

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Definitions:

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound ATPase enzyme that pumps sodium out of cells while moving potassium into cells, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance and membrane potential.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, vital for the conduction of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and transport processes.