Removing the stomach with its parietal cells would prevent the absorption of an essential nutrient necessary to prevent which type of anemia?
A)Iron deficiency
B)Pernicious anemia
C)Folic acid deficiency anemia
D)Aplastic anemia

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Dietary vitamin B₁₂ is a large molecule that requires a protein secreted by parietal cells into the stomach (intrinsic factor [IF]) for transport across the ileum. Defects in IF production lead to decreased B₁₂ absorption and pernicious anemia.

Removing the Stomach with Its Parietal Cells Would Prevent the Absorption