Which statement about intrinsic factor is accurate?
A) Stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen
B) Stimulates the pancreas to secrete enzymes and the gallbladder to release bile
C) Produced by the parietal cells in the gastric mucosa
D) Secreted by the duodenum and jejunum in response to the presence of fat in the duodenum

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Intrinsic factor is produced by the parietal cells in the gastric mucosa, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine.

Which Statement About Intrinsic Factor Is Accurate