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Physiology Digestion and Absorption 0d8c5240

Vitamin B12 is mainly absorbed from?

A
Duodenum
B
Jejunum
C
Ileum
D
Colon
High-Yield Explanation
ANSWER: (C) IleumREF: Ganong, 22nd edition, p471Bile salts and vitamin B12 are mainly absorbed by ileumIron and vitamins (other than B12) are absorbed mainly from proximal small intestine (duodenum and jejunum)Maximum fat absorption- JejunumLong chain fatty acid absorption- Duodenum+ JejunumShort chain fatty acid- Colon

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