Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms describes a gastric secretion that combines with vitamin B-12 so that it can be absorbed?

Which of the following terms describes a gastric secretion that combines with vitamin B-12 so that it can be absorbed?
a) Intrinsic factor
Lack of intrinsic factor is a common finding in the aged patient.
b) Amylase
Amylase is an enzyme that aids in the digestion of starch.
c) Pepsin
Pepsin is a gastric enzyme important in protein digestion.
d) Trypsin
Trypsin is an enzyme that aids in the digestion of protein.