Which Clinical Manifestation Is Common in Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency but Not

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which clinical manifestation is common in vitamin B₁₂ deficiency but not in folate deficiency?

• A) Glossitis
• B) Pallor
• C) Fatigue
• D) Peripheral neuropathy

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