Question: A 43 year old alcoholic presents to the office for evaluation and review of lab results. On review, the NP notices the patient is low in Vitamin B12. Which statement regarding Vitamin B12 is not true? Vitamin B12 is absorbed in its free (unbound) form in small amounts. Vitamin B12 is necessary for platelet maturation. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the terminal ileum. Vitamin B12 binds to intrinsic factor. Need Assignment Help?