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

question 7

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

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Definitions:

Proprioception

The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Temperature

A measure of the hotness or coldness of an object or environment, typically measured in degrees of a specific scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Internal Organs

The critical structures within the body that perform its vital functions, including the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Pain Receptors

Pain receptors, or nociceptors, are sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which interprets them as pain.