Pernicious Anemia and Neurologic Degeneration Are Associated with Deficiency Of

question 43

Multiple Choice

Pernicious anemia and neurologic degeneration are associated with deficiency of:

• A) vitamin C.
• B) folic acid.
• C) vitamin B₁₂.
• D) pantothenic acid.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The immediate response of our sensory receptors (e.g., eyes, ears) to basic stimuli such as light, color, sound, pressure, and odor.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them toward the cell body.

Synapses

The junctions between nerve cells where signals are transmitted from one neuron to another, playing a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system.

Animal Species

A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring, sharing common characteristics and behaviors.