The absence of parietal cells would prevent the absorption of an essential nutrient necessary to prevent which type of anemia?
a. Iron deficiency
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Folic acid deficiency anemia
d. Aplastic anemia
Answer: b. Pernicious anemia
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