Which Vitamin Facilitates the Absorption of Iron by the Epithelial

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which vitamin facilitates the absorption of iron by the epithelial cells of the duodenum and jejunum?

• A) Vitamin B₆
• B) Vitamin C
• C) Vitamin E
• D) Vitamin B₁₂

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