A Defect in the HFE Gene Would Cause Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

A defect in the HFE gene would cause which of the following to occur?

• A) Increased iron absorption in the intestines
• B) Decreased iron absorption in the intestines
• C) Increased erythropoiesis in the bone marrow
• D) Increased transferrin synthesis

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Definitions:

Conservation Skills

Cognitive abilities described by Piaget where a child understands that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in their form or arrangement.

Deferred Imitation

A cognitive behavior in which an individual reproduces the actions of others after a delay.

Visible Imitation

The act of copying someone’s actions or behaviors that are observed, as a form of learning or social interaction.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.