Julia has just been diagnosed with anemia. Oddly, during her appointment her doctor kept talking about her digestive system and some item that was not being produced in adequate amounts. Julia can't remember what digestive secretion is to blame for her anemia. Which of the following is the most likely culprit?

A. Bile
B. Amylase
C. Lipase
D. HCl
E. Intrinsic factor


Answer: E

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