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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of iron is well absorbed?

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

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