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Physiology
Hemolytic anemia is NOT a clinical consequence of defective bile acid absorption; rather, it is associated with the destruction of red blood cells, while fat malabsorption, steatorrhea, and vitamin K deficiency can occur due to bile salt deficiency.
Pathology
The correct answer for the MCQ is option 1: Pernicious anemia results from vitamin B12 deficiency resulting from inadequate intrinsic factor. This is because pernicious anemia is specifically caused by the body's inability to absorb vita
Physiology
The vestibulospinal tract is a medial pathway that plays a critical role in maintaining posture and balance by coordinating the contraction of antigravity muscles in response to information from the vestibular system.