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What is the main protein responsible for transporting iron in the blood?
What is the main protein responsible for transporting iron in the blood?
- Hemosiderin
- Hepcidin
- Ferritin
- Transferrin (correct)
Where is iron mainly stored in the body?
Where is iron mainly stored in the body?
- Bone marrow, spleen, and liver (correct)
- Kidneys
- Red blood cells
- Muscles
What is the average iron content in the human body?
What is the average iron content in the human body?
- 7-8 g
- 5-6 g
- 3-4 g (correct)
- 1-2 g
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Study Notes
Iron Transport and Storage
- The main protein responsible for transporting iron in the blood is transferrin.
- Iron is mainly stored in the body in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
- The average iron content in the human body is approximately 3-4 grams in adult men and 2-3 grams in adult women.
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