When considering the lactose tolerance test, a healthy person will demonstrate a glucose of ______, but those with lactase deficiency will exhibit a peak plasma glucose of ______.

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The standard protocol for the lactose tolerance test includes the collection of a baseline specimen and 5-, 10-, 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120- minute specimens post-lactose administration for plasma glucose measurements.Healthy persons will demonstrate a glucose rise to greater than 2000 mg/L over the baseline sample.Those with lactase deficiency will have a peak plasma glucose of less than 1000 mg/L.

When Considering the Lactose Tolerance Test, a Healthy Person Will