alleryStart learning →Besides hydrochloric acid, parietal cells of the stomach also produce:
AInherent factor
BIntrinsic factor
CInternal factor
DInactive factor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Intrinsic factor
1. A glycoprotein is released alongside the acid.
2. It is needed for vitamin B 12 uptake.
3. That is intrinsic factor.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 23, The Digestive System._
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