All of the Following Are Possible Causes of Low Levels

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following are possible causes of low levels of intrinsic factor (IF) except which statement?

• A)Partial gastrectomy may lead to the lack of IF.
• B)Fifty-six percent of patients with pernicious anemia have antibodies to IF.
• C)Atrophic gastritis may lead to the lack of IF.
• D)Kidney failure may lead to lack of IF.

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