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As the RBC die, the iron is recycled and stored in the liver as:
 a. bilirubin.
  b. ferritin.
  c. hemoglobin.
  d. hematocrit.

Question 2

A disorder resulting from abnormal heme synthesis whereby the patient presents with iron overload is called:
 a. porphyria.
  b. thalassemia.
  c. sideroblastic anemia.
  d. hemophilia.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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