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gonzo233

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About how much iron is absorbed from a vegetarian diet compared with an omnivorous diet?
 
  a. One-tenth as much
  b. One-half as much
  c. The same
  d. Twice as much
  e. Three times as much

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What is hepcidin?
 
  a. A factor in meats that enhances iron absorption
  b. An intestinal mucosa protein that assists in iron turnover
  c. A substance in legumes that interferes with iron absorption
  d. A liver-derived hormone that helps regulate iron absorption and transport
  e. A substance produced in the spleen that stores iron


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frogdreck123456

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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