NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION

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clinical manifestation of lactose intolerance include
A
abdominal cramps
B
distensions
C
diarrhoea
D
constipation
E
flatulence upon ingestion of dairy products
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. As a result, they have diarrhea, gas and bloating after eating or drinking dairy products. The condition, which is also called lactose malabsorption, is usually harmless, but its symptoms can be uncomfortable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of lactose intolerance are abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, bloating, and diarrhea after ingestion of milk or milk-containing products. These symptoms may be associated with lactose malabsorption, which results from low levels of small intestinal lactase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance usually develop within a few hours of consuming food or drink that contains lactose. They may include: flatulence (wind)

Detailed explanation-4: -Lactose intolerance is most common in Asian Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans and Native Americans. Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include: gas, diarrhea, bloating, belly pains and nausea. There is no treatment for lactose intolerance, but symptoms can be managed through diet changes.

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