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urbanoutfitters

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The iron overload disorder known as ___________________ _ is caused by a genetic failure to prevent unneeded iron in the diet from being absorbed.
 
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Question 2

____________________ helps to maintain blood iron within the normal range by limiting absorption from the small intestine and controlling release from the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
 
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meryzewe

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

hemochromatosis

Answer to Question 2

Hepcidin


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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