Excessive Iron in Children May Be Associated with Which One

question 46

Multiple Choice

Excessive iron in children may be associated with which one of the following dangers?

• A) Iron is depleted from the liver which causes hemochromatosis
• B) Oxidization of HDL cholesterol, a reaction believed to be one of the causes of atherosclerosis
• C) High body iron stores have been definitely linked to increased risk of CHD
• D) Deaths due to overdoses of iron, obtained by eating large amounts of candy-flavored vitamin tablets with iron

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