Which is the true statement about iron loss?
A)When red blood cells die,the iron in the cells is excreted.
B)Most loss of iron from the body is associated with blood loss.
C)There is significant loss of iron through the urinary tract.
D)Iron from red blood cells binds to calcium and is excreted through the large intestine.

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Most loss of iron from the body is associated with blood loss. Iron is primarily lost through menstrual bleeding in women and gastrointestinal bleeding in both men and women. The other statements (A, C, and D) are not true.

Which Is the True Statement About Iron Loss