The image shows Giardia Lamblia, a parasite that can cause lactase deficiency due to the loss of brush border enzymes, decreasing the intestine's absorptive capacity.
La imagen muestra Giardia lamblia, un parásito que puede causar deficiencia de lactasa debido a la pérdida de enzimas del borde en cepillo, lo que disminuye la capacidad de absorción intestinal.
| Front | Identify the parasite What intestinal enzyme deficiency can it cause? What is the mechanism? |
|---|---|
| Back | Giardia Lamblia ↓ Lactase ↓ Decreased absorptive capacity of the intestine due to loss of brush border enzymes |
Tags: microbiology
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