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What happen to lactose that is not digested in the small intestine?
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∙ 9y ago
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Lactose, or milk sugar, is digested by the enzyme lactase.
Lactase is produced in the small intestine. It catalyses (speeds up) the digestion of lactose into two smaller sugars, glucose and galactose.
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∙ 13y ago
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If the small intestine is shorter what will happen to the digested food?
Not all or less digested food will be absorbed by the body.
What happen to the food digested is it completely digested by the body?
not completely digested,and when digested the useful materials are absorbed mostly by the lining of small intestine.
What organ absorbs the digested food into the blood?
The small intestine absorbs digested food into the blood.
What will happen if the small intestine is not in the digestive system in?
our food will not be fully digested and if our food will not be fully digested it will be hard to take out the waste that will go out from the anus
Where food is digested?
Do you mean where is food digested? In the Stomach and Small/Large Intestine. Thanks.
What is the importance of small intestine?
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are fully digested in the small intestine.
How does the body absorb lactose?
Lactose is digested in the small intestine by an enzyme called lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream. These simple sugars are then used by the body for energy.
What organs need minerals and how is it digested?
the small intestine and large intestine.
Are lipids digested in the small intestine?
Yes.
Where is nonpreemulsified fat digested?
small intestine
Where is sucrose digested in the body?
Small intestine
Where are fats and oils digested?
small intestine
