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ID: #18424
Question
Site of absorption of vitamin B12 is :
Options
1
Jejunum
Correct Answer
2
Ileum
Correct Answer
3
Stomach
Correct Answer
4
Duodenum
Correct Answer
Explanation
Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the terminal ileum. It requires the presence of Intrinsic Factor (secreted by the stomach) to form a complex that can be recognized and absorbed by ileal receptors.