_____ factor is produced in the stomach and is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 from the small intestine

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: Intrinsic

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Which term means "softening of the nails"?

a. onychomycosis b. onychomalacia c. onychosclerosis d. onychostenosis

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A heart valve that is floppy or bulges slightly indicates a condition called

A. arteriosclerosis. B. heart murmur. C. mitral valve prolapse. D. heart disease.

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A condition characterized by reduced muscle tone is called:

A. aphasia. B. catatonia. C. dyslexia. D. dyskinesia. E. dementia.

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