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Physiology G.I.T b71204f9

Vitamin B12 is absorbed in

A
Duodenum
B
Jejunum
C
Ileum
D
Colon
High-Yield Explanation
Most vitamins are absorbed in the upper small intestine, but vitamin B 12 is absorbed in the ileum.This vitamin binds to IF and this complex is absorbed across the ileal mucosa.Vitamin B12 and folate absorption are Na independent.(Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology, 23 rd edition, page 458)

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