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Iron Absorption and Regulation Quiz
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Iron Absorption and Regulation Quiz

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Why must the daily dietary absorption of Iron be regulated?

  • To increase daily iron intake
  • To match daily iron loss (correct)
  • To decrease daily iron intake
  • To eliminate iron from the body
  • What happens if the daily dietary absorption of Iron is not regulated?

  • Iron deficiency anemia can occur (correct)
  • The body will regulate iron absorption
  • The body will eliminate excess iron
  • The body will absorb excess iron
  • Why doesn't the body possess a regulated physiological mechanism for regularly eliminating iron from the body?

  • Because iron is harmful to the body
  • Because the body can easily eliminate excess iron
  • Because iron is an essential nutrient (correct)
  • Because iron is not necessary for the body
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