What is function of Intrinsic Factor?
Correct Answer: Increases cobalamin absorption
Description: Vit B12 synonyms are cobalamine, extrinsic factor of castle, anti-pernicious anaemia factor parietal cells of the stomach secrete a special protein called intrinsic factor (IF). IF is required for the absorption of Vit B12 one molecule of IF can combine with 2 molecules of B12 this complex attaches to specific receptors on mucosal cells and get internalised ref DM Vasudevan 8thed page 477
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