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Which cells in the body contain Ferritin?
Which cells in the body contain Ferritin?
- Only macrophages in the RES
- Only red blood cells
- Only hepatocytes in the liver
- Nearly all cells in the body (correct)
What is the function of Ferritin?
What is the function of Ferritin?
- To break down heme proteins
- To transport iron to the liver
- To provide a reserve of iron for the formation of Hb and other heme proteins (correct)
- To protect against oxidative damage
What is the structure of Ferritin?
What is the structure of Ferritin?
- A protein shell surrounding a copper core
- A protein shell surrounding a calcium core
- A protein shell surrounding a zinc core
- A protein shell surrounding an iron core (correct)
