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jeatrice

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A vitamin B12 deficiency caused by the lack of intrinsic factor is known as:
  1.Osteomalacia
  2.Pernicious anemia
  3.Osteoporosis
  4.Sickle cell anemia
  5.Rickets

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A person can eat when hunger is absent because:
 a. the hypothalamus monitors the availability of nutrients.
 b. the conscious mind of the cortex can override body signals.
 c. the digestive tract sends messages to the hypothalamus.
  d. the stomach intensifies its contractions and creates hunger pangs.
 e. the hypothalamus signals availability of food in the environment.


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carolinefletcherr

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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