Why do iron requirements increase during adolescence?
A)expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass.
B)increases both in length and the mass of bones.
C)development of the immune system.
D)decrease in ability to store iron in the body.

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During adolescence, there is a significant expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass which leads to an increased demand for iron to support the development and function of these tissues.

Why Do Iron Requirements Increase During Adolescence