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What is the function of ferroportin-l in iron homeostasis?
What is the function of ferroportin-l in iron homeostasis?
- It transports iron mainly to bone marrow and liver
- It stores and transports iron by macrophages
- It oxidizes Fe+2 to Fe+3
- It shuttles iron to basolateral membrane (correct)
What is the role of ceruloplasmin in iron homeostasis?
What is the role of ceruloplasmin in iron homeostasis?
- It oxidizes Fe+2 to Fe+3 (correct)
- It stores and transports iron by macrophages
- It transports iron mainly to bone marrow and liver
- It shuttles iron to basolateral membrane
What is the function of mobileferrin in iron homeostasis?
What is the function of mobileferrin in iron homeostasis?
- It shuttles iron to basolateral membrane (correct)
- It stores and transports iron by macrophages
- It oxidizes Fe+2 to Fe+3
- It transports iron mainly to bone marrow and liver
