Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates Quiz
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Lactase converts Lactose to Glucose + ____________________
A. Fructose
B. Glucose
C. Galactose
D. Maltose
Carbohydrate digestion occurs in the stomach.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Maltase converts Maltose to Glucose + ____________________
A. Fructose
B. Glucose
C. Galactose
D. Maltose
Fructose and galactose exit the liver intact.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Lactose is found in milk or ice cream.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The carbohydrate type that contribute the most to satiety is
A. monosacharides
B. disaccharides
C. starches
D. fibers
Stool is softened for elimination by
A. fibers absorbing water
B. bacteria fermenting fibers
C. monosaccharides being transported into the blood
D. pancreatic enzymes
Approximately how many adults are lactose intolerant worldwide?
A. 65%
B. 45%
C. 35%
D. 25%
E. 5%
Sucrase converts Sucrose to Glucose + ____________________
A. Fructose
B. Glucose
C. Galactose
D. Maltose
Which of the following is NOT a significant source of resistant starches?
A. bananas
B. potatoes
C. milk
D. legumes
E. grains
Digestive enzyme found in the mouth
A. amylase
B. amylose
C. maltase
D. sucrase
E. lactase
Which organs carry out most carbohydrate digestion?
A. mouth
B. stomach
C. liver
D. large intestine
Therapeutic diet refers to
A. diabetes
B. food allergies
C. the use of diet or certain foods in the treatment and management of diseases.
D. a medical condition
Beans are high in FODMAP.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Blood leaves the small intestine and head to the liver via the
A. hepatic portal vein
B. aorta
C. capillaries
D. vena cava
E. abdominal aorta