Which of the following factors increases iron absorption?
A) high intakes of zinc
B) high stores of iron
C) low gastric acidity
D) increased need for iron
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Q7: Hemoglobin,cytochromes,and myoglobin all contain
A)selenium.
B)zinc.
C)iron.
D)iodine.
Q8: Which type of dietary iron is most
Q9: Ferritin and hemosiderin are
A)storage forms of iron.
B)zinc-containing
Q10: Ceruloplasmin is
A)a zinc-containing enzyme in the intestinal
Q11: Excess intake of zinc supplements can reduce
Q13: Iron is stored in the liver as
A)hephaestin.
B)heparin.
C)ceruloplasmin.
D)ferritin.
Q14: Athletes commonly believe that the trace mineral
Q15: The proteins _ oxidize ferrous iron to
Q16: Approximately _ of dietary iron is absorbed
Q17: A low serum concentration of hemoglobin is
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