Multiple choice

Referring to gastro-intestinal function of an individual, which of the following events occurs in the body?

  1. The presence of enormous fat in the chyme will speed up gastric emptying.

  2. Distension of the ileum triggers gastric motility.

  3. Total gastrectomy leads to malabsorption of vitamin B12 in the body .

  4. Aldosterone restricts the absorption of sodium and water by the large intestine in the digestive system.
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Explanation

Intrinsic factor secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric glands is needed for the absorption of vitamin B12.

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