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burton19126

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on: Aug 21, 2018

Vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from
a. intestinal bacterial overgrowth. b. insufficient intake of vitamin B12.
c. reduced output of intrinsic factor. d. reduced output of hydrochloric acid.

Question 2

Inflammation of the large intestine is known as
a. colitis. b. indigestion.
c. hemorrhoiditis. d. acid dysregulation.

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wfdfwc23

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a

burton19126

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018

Thank you!

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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018

Always glad to help...

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