A patient swears they make sure they eat plenty of foods rich in vitamin B12, but they still suffer from the anemia, jaundice, and weakness associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. Their doctor thinks their body might not be producing ________, which is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
intrinsic factor
Anatomy & Physiology
You might also like to view...
Which muscle does not affect both the hip and the knee?
A. rectus femoris B. vastus intermedius C. biceps femoris D. semimembranosus
Anatomy & Physiology
A patient is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to prevent angina (chest pain), by decreasing the demand for oxygen. Explain why
What will be an ideal response
Anatomy & Physiology
Describe the digestive tract wall
What will be an ideal response?
Anatomy & Physiology
Which of the following is a passageway for both air and food?
A. trachea B. larynx C. pharynx D. bronchus E. esophagus
Anatomy & Physiology