Which of the Following Is a Feature of Iron Absorption

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of iron absorption?

• A)It is higher with vegetarian diets
• B)It is higher in people with iron deficiency
• C)It is lower when iron is in the form of heme rather than non-heme
• D)It is higher in adults than children due to more mature intestinal function

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