Vitamin B12 Flashcards
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| 7955572014 | ___ cannot make B12 | plants | 0 | |
| 7955576790 | B12 compounds are synthesized by | bacteria, fungi | 1 | |
| 7955579331 | B12 is stored in | liver | 2 | |
| 7955581661 | B12 food source | animal food | 3 | |
| 7955593306 | B12 absorption process | gastric juice release B12 from food, intrinsic factor binds B12 to small intestine where it is absorbed | 4 | |
| 7955611604 | B12 function | RNA and DNA synthesis, maintain myelin sheath, fatty acid metabolism | 5 | |
| 7955627844 | B12 deficiency example | pernicious anemia | 6 | |
| 7955633735 | pernicious anemia is a __ disease | autoimmune | 7 | |
| 7955637263 | At risk for B12 deficiency | vegans, old people | 8 |