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michelleunicorn

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What is myoglobin?
 a. Storage form of hemoglobin
  b. Transport form of hemoglobin
  c. Iron-containing protein found in the liver
  d. Iron-containing protein found in muscle fibers

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Why is iron not well absorbed from the intestinal tract?
 a. Most people consume too much iron on a daily basis.
  b. The physiological roles involving iron are limited and are of minor importance.
  c. Over-absorption of iron has potentially harmful physiological effects.
  d. Most people don't have the enzymes needed to absorb iron, especially as they age.


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

d

Answer to Question 2

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