Explain the Difference Between Heme and Nonheme Iron

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Essay

Explain the difference between heme and nonheme iron. How can the efficiency of absorption be increased for both types of iron?

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Definitions:

Cerumen Impaction

A blockage of the ear canal with earwax (cerumen), which can cause pain and hearing loss.

Immobilization

The act of restricting movement to prevent further injury or to assist in the healing process of bones, joints, or muscles.

Stapes

A small, stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.