Pernicious anemia is caused by which of the following?

a. Blocked secretion of the intrinsic factor
b. Failure of bone marrow to produce blood components
c. Dietary deficiency of vitamin B12
d. Increased destruction of RBCs


a. Blocked secretion of the intrinsic factor

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