Martin is 77 years old and was recently diagnosed with low levels of a vitamin in the blood.These low levels contribute to nerve damage and occurred despite the fact there were adequate levels of the vitamin in his diet.What is one explanation for this observation?

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The fact that Martin has adequate levels of the vitamin in his diet but still has low levels in his blood suggests that there may be a problem with absorption. Option B states that Martin may have an autoimmune disease that reduces the levels of a specific protein needed to absorb the vitamin from the small intestine, which could explain this observation. Options A, C, and D do not provide a likely explanation for this scenario.

Martin Is 77 Years Old and Was Recently Diagnosed with Low