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Diane

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on: Jun 25, 2018
All of the following are true about hepcidin except that:
 
  a. It is an acute phase protein.
  b. It is a hormone.
  c. It decreases in response to increased ferritin.
  d. It increases in response to increased iron stores.

Question 2

Why is lead poisoning of particular concern in children?
 
  a. Severe anemia may develop.
  b. Impaired mental development may occur.
  c. Secondary iron deficiency may develop.
  d. FEP may accumulate.


yahahah24021

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hepcidin is a hormone and is also an acute phase protein that increases when iron levels are high. Ferritin is a form of storage iron, so hepcidin increases when ferritin is increased, not decreased.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In children who develop lead poisoning, the biggest concern is the potential for impaired mental development.


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