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Destiiny22

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Frank, who has the disorder _______________, is at risk of iron toxicity because of the increased absorption of iron in the intestine caused by this genetic abnormality.
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Question 2

The genetic abnormality known as _______________ results in decreased absorption of dietary zinc.
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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

hereditary hemochromatosis

Answer to Question 2

acrodermatitis enteropathica


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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