The following are true statement about iron absorption from small intestine except:
A)It is actively absorped from duodenum and jejunum.
B)Its absorption is decreased by tannin.
C)Its absorption is helped by vitamin C.
D)It is transported from the brush borderas Fe+3 or heme.

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Iron is transported across the brush border of enterocytes in the duodenum and upper jejunum primarily as Fe2+ (ferrous form) or as part of heme. Vitamin C aids in the conversion of Fe3+ to the more absorbable Fe2+ form, and substances like tannin can decrease its absorption.

The Following Are True Statement About Iron Absorption from Small