The Absorption of Iron

question 92

Multiple Choice

The absorption of iron

• A)Is active
• B)Is generally 100 percent of the amount ingested
• C)Results in storage as ferritin in intestinal epithelial cells
• D)Both is active and is generally 100 percent of the amount ingested are correct
• E)Both is active and results in storage as ferritin in intestinal epithelial cells are correct

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