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Which type of anemia is caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12 needed for the body to make enough healthy red blood cells?
Which type of anemia is caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12 needed for the body to make enough healthy red blood cells?
- Sickle cell anemia
- Aplastic anemia
- Pernicious anemia (correct)
- Iron-deficiency anemia
What is the role of intrinsic factor (IF) in the absorption of vitamin B12?
What is the role of intrinsic factor (IF) in the absorption of vitamin B12?
- It binds with vitamin B12 in the stomach (correct)
- It transports vitamin B12 to the small intestine
- It produces red blood cells
- It causes spasticity in the muscles
Which symptoms are associated with Pernicious anemia?
Which symptoms are associated with Pernicious anemia?
- Skin rash and hair loss
- Weakness and headaches (correct)
- Vision problems and hearing loss
- Joint pain and fever
What are the risk factors associated with Pernicious anemia?
What are the risk factors associated with Pernicious anemia?
What is the main mechanism by which the body absorbs vitamin B12?
What is the main mechanism by which the body absorbs vitamin B12?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by low red blood cells and vitamin B12 deficiency?
Which autoimmune disease is characterized by low red blood cells and vitamin B12 deficiency?
What are the clinical symptoms associated with Pernicious anemia?
What are the clinical symptoms associated with Pernicious anemia?
What type of protein is required for the absorption of vitamin B12?
What type of protein is required for the absorption of vitamin B12?
Which human leukocyte antigen (HLA) types are associated with the risk of Pernicious anemia?
Which human leukocyte antigen (HLA) types are associated with the risk of Pernicious anemia?
What is the cause of the inability to absorb vitamin B12 in Pernicious anemia?
What is the cause of the inability to absorb vitamin B12 in Pernicious anemia?
What is the primary role of intrinsic factor (IF) in the absorption of vitamin B12?
What is the primary role of intrinsic factor (IF) in the absorption of vitamin B12?
Which specific symptoms are associated with Pernicious anemia?
Which specific symptoms are associated with Pernicious anemia?
What are the risk factors associated with Pernicious anemia?
What are the risk factors associated with Pernicious anemia?
Which type of anemia is caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12 needed for the body to make enough healthy red blood cells?
Which type of anemia is caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12 needed for the body to make enough healthy red blood cells?
What is the mechanism by which the body absorbs vitamin B12?
What is the mechanism by which the body absorbs vitamin B12?
