5 Questions
What type of iron is not bound to protein and is found in both plant and animal sources?
Nonheme iron
What happens to iron absorption when iron stores are full?
Less iron is absorbed
Where do mucosal cells in the intestine store excess iron?
As ferritin
What factor influences iron absorption when iron stores are empty?
Empty iron stores
What type of iron is well absorbed?
Heme iron
Test your knowledge of iron absorption and its relation to deficiency, growth, pregnancy, and weight training. Learn about the factors that enhance the absorption of nonheme iron and more.
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