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What is the function of Hephaestin?
What is the function of Hephaestin?
- Converts Fe2+ to Fe3+ in circulation for binding apotransferrin
- Facilitates egress of iron from tissue(s) into circulation
- Circulates ferri oxidase that converts Fe+2 into Fe+3 for binding apotransferrin
- Converts Fe2+ to Fe3+ at the basal surface prior to binding apo transferrin (correct)
What is the function of Ceruloplasmin?
What is the function of Ceruloplasmin?
- Facilitates egress of iron from tissue(s) into circulation
- Circulates ferri oxidase that converts Fe+2 into Fe+3 for binding apotransferrin
- Converts Fe2+ to Fe3+ at the basal surface prior to binding apo transferrin
- Converts Fe2+ to Fe3+ in circulation for binding apotransferrin (correct)
What is the link between iron deficiency and copper deficiency?
What is the link between iron deficiency and copper deficiency?
- Copper deficiency leads to anemia
- Administration of copper facilitates egress of iron from tissue(s) into circulation (correct)
- Iron deficiency leads to anemia
- Administration of iron facilitates egress of copper from tissue(s) into circulation
