Pernicious anemia develops when a(n) _____ reacts with intrinsic factor, resulting in decreased _____ absorption in the small intestine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
autoantibody; B12
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. be metabolized for energy quickly B. be added to her muscle tissue C. undergo deamination in her liver D. enhance her body's absorption of calcium
Which vitamin is most vulnerable to interactions with alcohol and other drugs?
a. vitamin C b. vitamin E c. folate d. biotin e. riboflavin
Match the short phrase or term with the lifespan group. Choose the best answer. You may use some answers more than once or not at all
A) Preconception B) Infancy C) Childhood D) Adolescence E) Older adulthood?Time of functional decline in body systems