Why Is Iron Not Stored or Transported in Its Free

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Essay

Why is iron not stored or transported in its free form? In what form(s) is it stored or transported in blood?

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Definitions:

Pyloric Stenosis

A condition in infants where the passage from the stomach to the intestine is narrowed, leading to vomiting and difficulty feeding.

Hypertrophy

An increase in the size of an organ or tissue through the enlargement of its cells, often in response to stress or increased demand.

Hypotonicity

A condition where there is decreased muscle tone, making muscles feel flaccid and leading to difficulties in maintaining posture or movement.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A term for two conditions, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.