Pernicious anemia is caused by:

a. severe hemorrhage
b. lack of vitamin B12
c. an insufficient amount of iron in the diet
d. radiation or chemical damage to bone marrow


b. lack of vitamin B12

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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