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Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of fructose fermentation in the large intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of fructose fermentation in the large intestine?
- Glucose (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Lactic acid
- Methane
What is the main purpose of the microbes in the gut regarding undigested sugars?
What is the main purpose of the microbes in the gut regarding undigested sugars?
- To convert them into glucose for energy.
- To release them back into the bloodstream.
- To degrade them in the large intestine. (correct)
- To increase the absorption of sugars in the small intestine.
What is the major source of intestinal gas?
What is the major source of intestinal gas?
- The breakdown of proteins in the stomach.
- The absorption of water in the colon.
- Swallowing air during eating.
- Fermentation of undigested sugars in the colon. (correct)
Which of these conditions can be caused by excess fructose fermentation in the large intestine?
Which of these conditions can be caused by excess fructose fermentation in the large intestine?
What is the role of 'normal flora' in the human gut?
What is the role of 'normal flora' in the human gut?
Flashcards
Normal Flora
Normal Flora
Microorganisms residing in the gut that aid digestion.
Fermentation
Fermentation
The process by which gut microbes break down undigested sugars.
Excess Fructose
Excess Fructose
When too much fructose reaches the large intestine.
Byproducts of Fermentation
Byproducts of Fermentation
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Gut Gas Symptoms
Gut Gas Symptoms
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Study Notes
Gut Microbes and Sugar Fermentation
- Gut microbes (normal flora) aid in breaking down undigested sugars in the large intestine.
- Excess fructose can reach the large intestine.
- Colonic flora ferment fructose.
- Fermentation produces byproducts like lactic acid, methane, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide.
- These byproducts are a major cause of intestinal gas.
- Intestinal gas can lead to flatulence, bloating, gastrointestinal pain, or diarrhea.
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