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NEET2015ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionActual

Vitamin- B ₁₂ is absorbed primarily in the

Options

  1. Astomach
  2. Bduodenum
  3. Cjejunum
  4. Dileum

Correct answer

D. ileum

Step-by-step solution

The parietal cells of gastric mucosa secrete certain intrinsic factors. This help in the absorption of vitamin- B ₁₂ . It is propelled along the small intestine to the terminal ileum and is absorbed by an active transport process.

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