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Damage to the parietal cells of stomach leads to which of the following diseases?
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Pernicious anemia
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Damage to parietal cells may lead to pernicious anemia. The damaged parietal cells fail to produce intrinsic factor which is required for vitamin B12 absorption. Deficiency of vitamin B12 causes pernicious anaemia.