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Haemosiderin

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Which form of iron can be identified by light microscopy as golden-yellow to brown, granular pigment?

  • Apoferritin
  • Haemosiderin (correct)
  • Macrophages
  • Ferritin
  • In which tissues is haemosiderin mainly found?

  • Stomach and intestines
  • Bone marrow and spleen (correct)
  • Brain and heart
  • Kidneys and lungs
  • What is the name of the complex formed by iron and apoferritin?

  • Haemosiderin
  • Ferritin (correct)
  • Senescent red cells
  • Macrophages
  • What happens when there is excessive iron in the tissues?

    <p>Haemosiderosis develops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pigment called when iron is not bound to apoferritin and is deposited in the tissues?

    <p>Haemosiderin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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