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What is the function of transferrin in the body?
What is the function of transferrin in the body?
- Storing iron in the body
- Producing iron in the body
- Breaking down iron in the body
- Transporting iron in the blood throughout the body (correct)
What is the normal range of transferrin saturation in the body?
What is the normal range of transferrin saturation in the body?
- 10-20%
- 60-80%
- 20-45% (correct)
- 45-60%
What is the Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)?
What is the Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)?
- The amount of iron that transferrin can carry
- The amount of iron that is stored in the body
- The amount of iron that is excreted from the body
- The amount of iron that is unoccupied by transferrin (correct)
