A Lack of Intrinsic Factor, Leading to a Deficiency of Vitamin

question 69

Multiple Choice

A lack of intrinsic factor, leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and causing an appearance of large pale cells called macrocytes, is characteristic of_________ .

• A) pernicious anemia
• B) aplastic anemia
• C) polycythemia
• D) sickle-cell anemia

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