Iron Regulation Mechanism Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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

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