A patient underwent a partial gastrectomy. As a result of this procedure, the patient ________.
A. may become hypoglycemic due to impaired carbohydrate digestion
B. may require regular vitamin B12 injections
C. may experience an irregular increase in hunger due to increased ghrelin secretion
D. would have an increased risk of peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Answer: B
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