How Might Intestinal Inflammation Result in Lactose Intolerance

question 69

Multiple Choice

How might intestinal inflammation result in lactose intolerance?

• A)Inflammation reduces the production of the brush border enzyme,lactase,preventing the breakdown of lactose into glucose and galactose.
• B)Inflammation reduces the effectiveness of the pancreatic enzyme amylase,preventing the breakdown of lactose into glucose and galactose.
• C)Inflammation reduces the production of the brush border enzyme,lactase,preventing the breakdown of lactose into glucose and fructose.
• D)Inflammation reduces the production of the brush border enzyme maltase,preventing the breakdown of lactose into two glucose molecules.

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