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pragya sharda

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Which of the following is responsible for the transport and absorption of vitamin B12?
 a. gastrin
  b. HCl
  c. intrinsic factor
  d. pepsin

Question 2

A partial or total gastrectomy increases a pt's risk for developing a deficiency of:
 a. vitamin B12.
  b. folic acid.
  c. pantothenic acid.
  d. vitamin B6.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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