Radioactive vitamin B 12 absorption studies: population distribution of plasma B 12 absorption and serum B 12.
1972
R B Shafer, and
W R Swaim, and
D Ripley, and
A Doscherholmen
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007408
Intestinal Absorption
Uptake of substances through the lining of the INTESTINES.
Absorption, Intestinal
D007437
Intrinsic Factor
A glycoprotein secreted by the cells of the GASTRIC GLANDS that is required for the absorption of VITAMIN B 12 (cyanocobalamin). Deficiency of intrinsic factor leads to VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY and ANEMIA, PERNICIOUS.
Factor, Intrinsic
D008286
Malabsorption Syndromes
General term for a group of MALNUTRITION syndromes caused by failure of normal INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients.