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ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionAbsorption and AssimilationEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Intrinsic factor is essential for the absorption of vitamin:

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Answer:
A
Solution:

The gastric gland comprises of three types of cells:
1. Mucous neck cells which secrete mucus
2. Peptic or chief cells which secrete pepsinogen
3. Oxyntic or parietal cells which secrete HCl and intrinsic factor

This intrinsic factor is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12by the body.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Absorption and Assimilation
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