A Toxin That Blocks the Stomach's Ability to Release Intrinsic

question 33

Multiple Choice

A toxin that blocks the stomach's ability to release intrinsic factor would most likely cause

• A) hemophilia.
• B) an embolism.
• C) leukopenia.
• D) iron deficiency anemia.
• E) pernicious anemia.

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