_____ results from lack of intrinsic factor.
A)Pellagra
B)Cystic fibrosis
C)Osteomalacia
D)Pernicious anemia

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Pernicious anemia is a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough vitamin B12 due to a lack of intrinsic factor, a protein produced in the stomach that is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption. Without enough vitamin B12, the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia. Pellagra is a condition caused by a deficiency in niacin (vitamin B3), cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, and osteomalacia is a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin D. None of these conditions are related to intrinsic factor deficiency.

_____ Results from Lack of Intrinsic Factor