Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance Include Gas, Bloating, and Cramping

question 34

Multiple Choice

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include gas, bloating, and cramping. These symptoms are attributable to

• A) an immune response to lactose in the intestine.
• B) bacterial metabolism of lactose in the large intestine.
• C) inflammation of the intestines due to the presence of lactose.

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