The Stomach Produces Two Substances Required for Proper Vitamin B₁₂

question 1

Multiple Choice

The stomach produces two substances required for proper vitamin B₁₂ absorption: hydrochloric acid and _____.

• A) extrinsic factor
• B) intrinsic factor
• C) factorial proteins
• D) injectable factor

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