Iron Absorption and Deficiency
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What type of iron is not bound to protein and is found in both plant and animal sources?

  • Nonheme iron (correct)
  • Heme iron
  • Protein-bound iron
  • Ferritin
  • What happens to iron absorption when iron stores are full?

  • More iron is absorbed
  • Iron absorption stops
  • Iron absorption remains the same
  • Less iron is absorbed (correct)
  • Where do mucosal cells in the intestine store excess iron?

  • As nonheme iron
  • As ferritin (correct)
  • As hemoglobin
  • As heme iron
  • What factor influences iron absorption when iron stores are empty?

    <p>Empty iron stores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of iron is well absorbed?

    <p>Heme iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

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