How Much Do You Know About Iron Absorption?
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What is the most bioavailable source of iron?

  • Iron found in rice
  • Non-heme iron
  • Iron found in legumes
  • Heme iron (correct)

    • Which of the following dietary components enhances the absorption of non-heme iron?

  • Phytates
  • Lactic acid (correct)
  • Zinc
  • Calcium

    • Where is Heme carrier protein (HCPI) located?

  • Basolateral membrane of duodenal enterocytes
  • Blood vessels
  • Apical brush border membrane of duodenal enterocytes (correct)
  • Lumen

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