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kellyjaisingh

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The majority of PA patients have antibodies against what component necessary for vitamin B12 absorption?
 
  a. Parietal cells
  b. Vitamin B12
  c. Intrinsic factor
  d. Blocking antibody

Question 2

Explain why patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery are prone to developing pernicious anemia.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Tabitha_2016

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Gastric bypass involves resection of the stomach. The parietal cells that secrete intrinsic factor are located in the stomach. Without the parietal cells, intrinsic factor cannot be secreted, and dietary vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed properly.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


bblaney

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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