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What are the two most common iron states?
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?
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?
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?
What is the daily iron requirement for pregnant and lactating women?
What is the total amount of iron in a 70 kg man approximately?
What is the total amount of iron in a 70 kg man approximately?
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Common iron oxidation states
Common iron oxidation states
Ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+)
O2 binding proteins
O2 binding proteins
Hemoglobin (blood) and myoglobin (muscle).
Iron needs during pregnancy
Iron needs during pregnancy
Approx. 30 mg/day
Total iron in a 70 kg man
Total iron in a 70 kg man
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Main Dietary Iron Sources
Main Dietary Iron Sources
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