Which of the following statements regarding intrinsic factor is/are correct?
A. Intrinsic factor is produced in chief cells located in the gastric fundus
B. Total gastrectomy is followed by folate deficiency due to vitamin malabsorption secondary to intrinsic factor deficiency
C. Intrinsic factor secretion, like that of acid, is stimulated by gastrin, histamine, and acetylcholine
D. Intrinsic factor deficiency accompanies H pylori-caused antral gastritis
Answer:C
Which of the following statements regarding intrinsic factor is/are correct?
A. Intrinsic factor is produced in chief cells located in the gastric fundus B. Total gastrectomy is followed by folate deficiency due to vitamin malabsorption secondary to intrinsic factor deficiency C. Intrinsic factor secretion, like that of acid, is stimulated by gastrin, histamine, and acetylcholine D. Intrinsic factor deficiency accompanies H pylori-caused antral gastritis