A Toxin That Blocks the Stomach's Ability to Release Intrinsic

question 33

Multiple Choice

A toxin that blocks the stomach's ability to release intrinsic factor would most likely cause

• A) hemophilia.
• B) an embolism.
• C) leukopenia.
• D) iron deficiency anemia.
• E) pernicious anemia.

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Definitions:

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area by gases, liquids, or solids on the walls of their container or on objects in contact with them.

Confining Pressure

The pressure applied equally in all directions at any given point within the earth’s crust, often affecting rock properties.

Compression

is the application of force that presses matter together, reducing its volume or causing deformation.

Tension

A force that pulls materials apart, causing stress or strain in geological contexts, such as the stretching of the Earth's crust.