Which of the Following Statements Is True About Iron

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about iron?

• A) Iron deficiency anemia is found most commonly among young children, adolescents, and menstruating women.
• B) Approximately 65% of dietary iron is absorbed.
• C) An iron-deficient individual absorbs less iron than a person with good iron status.
• D) Excess dietary iron is excreted readily via the kidneys.

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Definitions:

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed as a result of movement along a fault line, representing the visible expression of faulting.

Joint Set

A group of parallel, evenly spaced fractures or cracks in rocks, often resulting from the same stress regime.

Asymmetric Fold

A type of fold in the Earth’s strata that has one limb that is steeper than the other due to differential stresses.

Dip Slope

The gently inclined surface of a bedded rock, tilting in the same direction as the strata.