Multiple Choice
Martin is 77 years old and was recently diagnosed with low levels of a vitamin in the blood.These low levels contribute to nerve damage and occurred despite the fact there were adequate levels of the vitamin in his diet.What is one explanation for this observation?
A) Martin has a deficiency of bile which is needed to absorb the vitamin.
B) Martin has an autoimmune disease that reduces the levels of a specific protein that is needed to absorb the vitamin from the small intestine.
C) Martin has atrophic gastritis that results in the excessive secretion of bicarbonate in the stomach.
D) Martin has a deficiency of a fatty acid which binds to the vitamin so that it can be absorbed in the small intestine.
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