Gastric Intrinsic Factor
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Vitamin B12
Intrinsic Factor binds to _____________ that is ingested with food.
absorption
Intrinsic Factor is essential for the ______________ (absorption/secretion) of B12 from the small intestine into the blood.
Parietal Cells
Intrinsic Factor is secreted from these cells in the stomach
B12
necessary for erythrocyte and hemoglobin production
Pernicious Anemia
results when Intrinsic Factor is LACKING which leads to insufficient B12 absorption
