Which of the Following Statements About Vitamin B12 Is False

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is false?

• A) Its naturally occurring form is found only in foods from animal sources.
• B) When it is deficient in the diet, pernicious anemia may result.
• C) For its absorption to occur, intrinsic factor is required.
• D) The body's ability to absorb this vitamin increases with age.

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals, ethics, and provides standards for judgment.

Ego Function

Psychological processes associated with the self that are responsible for perception, judgment, tolerance of ambiguity, and reality testing.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding a potentially distressing truth.