Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

Which of the following is needed for vitamin B-12 absorption?
  1. Pepsin
  2. Trypsin
  3. Intrinsic factor
  4. Extrinsic factor
Explanation
Answer - C - Intrinsic factor is needed for vitamin B-12 absorption. Pernicious anemia is the inability of the small intestine to absorb vitamin B-12. Intrinsic factor is produced by the small intestine to absorb vitamin B-12 from the food. Lack of intrinsic factor causes vitamin B-12 deficiency.
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