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1. A genetic inability to produce intrinsic factor affects what cells? And leads to a deficiency...

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1. A genetic inability to produce intrinsic factor affects whatcells? And leads to a deficiency of what nutrient? Why?

2. Compare/contrast the roles of HCl and Bile.

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1 Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein that is produced by the parietal cells of the stomach which also produce HCl Intrinsic factor is required for absorption of vitamin B12 by the small intestine Receptors for intrinsic factor are expressed on mucosal cells of the small intestinal ileum Intrinsic factor IF binds to vitamin B12 or cobalamin in the duodenum This IF will then binds to cubam receptors on the ileum mucosa and allow vitamin B12 to be absorbed The vitamin B12IF is    See Answer
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