What is the intrinsic factor and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes this intrinsic factor? What type of anemia would they be diagnosed with?

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Chapter2: Basic Hematology
Section2.11: Abnormalities In Blood Cell Morphology
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What is the intrinsic factor and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes this intrinsic factor? What type of anemia would they be diagnosed with? 

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