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1. A genetic inability to produce intrinsic factor affects what cells? And leads to a deficiency of what nutrient? Why?

2. Compare/contrast the roles of HCl and Bile.

3. When somebody experiences frequent vomiting, one possible side effect is that their blood pH can be disrupted afterwards. Understanding that after vomiting, stomach juice must be replaced, explain why the BLOOD pH might be affected, and whether you expect the pH to change to more basic or more acidic.

4. People who have their gall bladder removed often lose weight and are advised to take supplements of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) to ensure they are getting enough of these vitamins. Explain the weight loss and why these vitamins are specifically targeted.

5. Crohn disease causes inflammatory reactions that damage the lining of the intestines. In areas where attacks are occurring, the inflammation can cause damage to the entire lining, so that the contents of the lumen of the intestine are exposed to, for example, the peritoneal cavity. Describe the layers that this inflammation would need to penetrate in order to damage the entire wall of the intestine. Inflammation begins at the epithelial lining.