Read statement below and reply. In your response, discuss other potential therapies available for this individual. Explain the pathophysiology behind the development of this type of anemia.
Intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein that is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric mucosa. It absorbs vitamin B-12 in the small intestine. Vitamin B-12 is a nutrient that is required to allow proper red blood cell production and function in the body. Failure to produce or utilize intrinsic factor results in pernicious anemia.
