Which of the Following Describes One Aspect of Iron Toxicity

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes one aspect of iron toxicity?

• A)Among men in the United States,it is twice as common as iron-deficiency anemia
• B)In adults,the consumption of alcohol is somewhat protective against absorption of excess iron
• C)In most people with this disorder,infections are rare because bacteria are killed by excess iron in the blood
• D)It is usually caused by a virus that attacks the intestinal mucosal cells,leading to unregulated and excessive iron absorption

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