Which consequence results when damage reduces gastric parietal cell mass?

💡 Explanation

Reduced parietal cell mass impairs hydrochloric acid secretion; this decreases intrinsic factor production; therefore less vitamin B12 absorption causes pernicious anemia, rather than affected bicarbonates or pepsin because acid output governs intrinsic factor availability.

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