Iron Requirements Increase During Adolescence Because of The

question 10

Multiple Choice

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of the:

• A)expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass.
• B)increases in length and mass of major bones in the legs and arms.
• C)development of the immune system.
• D)decreased ability to store iron.

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