Assertion: Gastrectomy can lead to iron-deficiency or anaemiaReason: HCl of gastric j
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-08-23

Assertion: Gastrectomy can lead to iron-deficiency or anaemia. Reason: HCl of gastric juice converts `Fe^(3+)` into `Fe^(2+)` which makes iron absorbabale.