Hepcidin, a Peptide Synthesized in the Liver, Is Associated with What

question 18

Multiple Choice

Hepcidin, a peptide synthesized in the liver, is associated with what function?

• A)Absorption of vitamin B₁₂
• B)Iron saturation of myoglobin
• C)Increasing iron absorption
• D)Systemic iron homeostasis

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