How well do you know hepcidin?
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What is the function of Hepcidin hormone?

  • It enhances iron export from intestinal membrane and macrophages into the circulation
  • It promotes iron absorption in the intestine
  • It blocks iron export from intestinal membrane and macrophages into the circulation (correct)
  • It increases the concentration of ferroportin-l

    • Where is Hepcidin hormone synthesized?

  • Hepatocytes (correct)
  • Red blood cells
  • Macrophages
  • Intestinal membrane

    • What is the length of Hepcidin hormone?

  • 15 amino acids
  • 10 amino acids
  • 25 amino acids (correct)
  • 5 amino acids

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