5 Questions
What is the primary location of iron absorption in the human body?
Duodenum
What is the role of hephaestin in iron absorption?
It is a protein that facilitates basolateral transport of iron
What is the normal plasma iron level in men?
130 μg/dL
What is the name of the protein that carries iron out of the enterocytes?
Ferroportin 1
What is the form of iron that is transported out of the enterocytes?
Fe2+
Test your knowledge on gastrointestinal physiology, covering digestion, absorption, and nutritional principles, including the breakdown of food molecules such as polysaccharides, proteins, and fats. Review the role of villi in the intestine and more in this physiology lecture.
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