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What type of iron is not bound to protein and is found in both plant and animal sources?
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?
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?
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?
What factor influences iron absorption when iron stores are empty?
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What type of iron is well absorbed?
What type of iron is well absorbed?
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