Mr.Jones had a partial gastrectomy to treat a severe bleeding ulcer.Which of the following types of anemia would he be most susceptible to developing after the surgery?

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Pernicious anemia is caused by the inability to absorb sufficient amounts of vitamin B12, which is needed for the production of red blood cells. Since the stomach produces intrinsic factor, which is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption, a partial gastrectomy can lead to a decreased ability to absorb this vitamin and, therefore, the development of pernicious anemia.

MrJones Had a Partial Gastrectomy to Treat a Severe Bleeding