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Vitamin that requires an intrinsic factor to be carried out to ileum in order to suffer absorption from the small intestine:
Suggested Answer: C
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27 comments · newest first
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Elfrieda
10 months ago
I had no idea B12 needed that! That's interesting!
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Sarah
11 months ago
Yup, B12 is the one that gets absorbed in the ileum with help from intrinsic factor.
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Page
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought folic acid was important too.
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Willow
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's the only one that needs intrinsic factor.
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Delmy
11 months ago
It's definitely Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)!
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Aliza
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards Cyanocobalamin too, but I’m confused about the role of intrinsic factor in other vitamins.
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Fletcher
12 months ago
Folic acid doesn't require intrinsic factor, right? I feel like I've seen a question like this before.
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Felicitas
12 months ago
I remember something about intrinsic factor being linked to B12 absorption, so that might be it.
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Shaun
1 year ago
I think the answer is Cyanocobalamin, but I'm not entirely sure if it needs intrinsic factor specifically.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I'm still a bit unsure, but I think I'll go with Cyanocobalamin. The question seems pretty straightforward, so I don't want to overthink it.
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Gerald
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards Cyanocobalamin as well. That makes the most sense based on the details provided in the question.
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Ines
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The key information is that it's a vitamin that requires an intrinsic factor to be absorbed in the ileum. I'll go with Cyanocobalamin, which is vitamin B12.
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Gerry
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Is it asking about the vitamin that needs intrinsic factor, or the specific location of absorption in the small intestine?
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Francesco
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about vitamin B12, which requires intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum.
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Lavera
1 year ago
Wait, isn't the intrinsic factor related to vitamin B12? I'm going to have to go with A) Cyanocobalamin on this one.
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Mona
1 year ago
It's fascinating how our body has specific mechanisms for absorbing different vitamins and nutrients.
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Ty
1 year ago
That's right! Without the intrinsic factor, vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed properly in the small intestine.
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Laura
1 year ago
I remember learning about this in my biology class. It's important for red blood cell formation.
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Casie
1 year ago
Yes, you're correct! Vitamin B12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, requires an intrinsic factor for absorption.
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Micaela
1 year ago
Vitamin B12, of course! I remember learning about the importance of the intrinsic factor for its absorption. Easy one!
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Maxima
1 year ago
That's right, it's essential for the process to take place in the ileum.
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Glen
1 year ago
Yes, Vitamin B12 requires intrinsic factor for absorption.
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Ty
1 year ago
Hmm, I wonder if the exam will also have a question about the 'secret ingredient' in my grandma's special pancakes. Vitamin B12, perhaps?
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Merlyn
1 year ago
This question is like a vitamin-themed riddle. I wonder if the exam writers have a good sense of humor too!
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Kris
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's either A) Cyanocobalamin or B) Folic acid.
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Joaquin
2 years ago
I agree with Felton, because cyanocobalamin is known to require intrinsic factor for absorption in the ileum.
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Felton
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Cyanocobalamin.