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How Might Intestinal Inflammation Result in Lactose Intolerance

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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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