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serike

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The most common cause of iron overload is
 
  a. an injury to the GI tract.
  b. a genetic predisposition.
  c. excessive use of iron cookware.
  d. excessive use of iron supplements.
  e. environmental pollution.

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Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?
 
  a. Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C
  b. Iron-rich blood favors growth of bacteria
  c. Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system
  d. Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function
  e. Iron binds with cells that produce T- and NK-cells, decreasing their production.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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