Individuals Who Lack Intrinsic Factor and Cannot Absorb Vitamin B12

question 67

Multiple Choice

Individuals who lack intrinsic factor and cannot absorb vitamin B12 may have anemia.

• A)macrocytic
• B)aplastic
• C)pernicious
• D)sickle cell

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Definitions:

Spillover Effect

The impact that seemingly unrelated events in one part of a person's life can have on other parts of their life.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Schachter and Singer that suggests emotions are the result of physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the cause of that arousal.

Physiological Arousal

The physical state of being alert and reactive, stemming from the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, including increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Pupil Contraction

The process of the pupil becoming smaller to regulate the amount of light entering the eye, often in response to bright light or focusing on close objects.