The nurse explains to the nursing student that lactose is hydrolyzed into glucose and galactose in which organ?
A.
Gallbladder
B.
Large intestine
C.
Small intestine
D.
Stomach
ANS: C
Lactose is hydrolyzed into glucose and galactose in the small intestine through the action of the enzyme lactase.
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