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pragya sharda

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on: Aug 20, 2018

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.

ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a

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