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lbcchick

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Which of the following is an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron?
 A) Fluorosis
  B) Hemochromatosis
  C) Hypochondria
  D) Essential hypertension
  E) Diabetes

Question 2

What substances in plants and eggs are tightly bound to iron and limit its absorption into the body?
 A) Copper and magnesium
  B) Vitamin A and beta-carotene
  C) Phytates and oxalic acid
  D) Protein and fiber


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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