If a patient lacks intrinsic factor production in their stomach, which consequence affecting digestive processes is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Reduced vitamin B12 absorption results when intrinsic factor is absent because this glycoprotein is essential for B12 uptake in the ileum. B12 forms a complex with intrinsic factor, therefore without it, absorption decreases significantly, rather than affecting other processes like protein digestion or bile acid recycling.

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