5.3 - Macrocytic anemia Flashcards
1
Q
where is folate absorbed?
A
jejunum
2
Q
- hypersegmented neutrophils
- glossitis
- high serum homocysteine
- normal methylmalonic acid
A
folate deficiency
3
Q
salivary enzymes liberate B12, which is then bound by ______ and carried through the stomach
A
R binder
4
Q
intrinsic factor is made by _________
A
gastric parietal cells
5
Q
where is the intrinsic factor - B12 complex absorbed?
A
terminal ileum
6
Q
- increased serum homocysteine
- increased methylmalonic acid
A
B12 deficiency
