What is the purpose of “intrinsic factor” in gastric juice? A. to activate pepsinogen B. to assist with the absorption of vitamin B12 C. to protect the stomach lining against hydrochloric acid D. it stimulates the release of gastrin
Option B.The purpose of intrinsic factor in gastric juice to assist with absorption of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is a big molecule which can't be absorbed with- out forming a complicated with intrinsic factor
