Iron and Its Role in the Human Body Quiz
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What are the two most common iron states?

  • Ferrous (Fe) and ferric (Fe)
  • Ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+) (correct)
  • Ferrous (Fe3+) and ferric (Fe2+)
  • Ferrous (Fe3+) and ferric (Fe)

    • Which proteins are responsible for oxygen binding, transport, and storage?

  • Haemoglobin and myoglobin (correct)
  • Cytochromes and catalase
  • Peroxidase and cytochromes
  • Catalase and myoglobin

    • What are the main sources of iron?

  • Liver, heart, kidneys, spleen, and fish (correct)
  • Kidneys, fish, egg yolk, and cereals
  • Liver, heart, cereals, and sugar cane syrup
  • Cereals, sugar cane syrup, and egg yolk

    • What is the daily iron requirement for pregnant and lactating women?

    <p>30 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total amount of iron in a 70 kg man approximately?

    <p>3.5 - 4 gram</p> Signup and view all the answers

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