Neurological Symptoms Are Prevalent in Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency Because Of

question 5

Multiple Choice

Neurological symptoms are prevalent in Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency because of:

• A)Antibodies to intrinsic factor
• B)Decreased secretion of intrinsic factor
• C)Improper fatty acid metabolism
• D)Improper metabolism of methionine

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Definitions:

Glutamate

An important neurotransmitter in the brain involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of the nervous system.

Excitatory Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter that promotes the generation of an electrical signal called an action potential in receiving neurons.

Serotonin Transporter

A protein that facilitates the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron.

Neuromodulator

A type of chemical messenger released from neurons in the brain to signal other neurons, modifying their activities and influencing many bodily functions.