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joblessjake

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the plasma carrier protein for iron?
 
  a. Ferritin
  b. Transferrin
  c. Albumin
  d. Hemosiderin

Question 2

What are hemosiderin and ferritin?
 
  a. Enzymes necessary for iron absorption
  b. Carrier proteins for iron
  c. Storage forms of iron
  d. Iron regulatory chemicals


Liddy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Transferrin is the carrier protein for iron. Ferritin and hemosiderin are storage forms of iron. Albumin is a carrier protein for many substances but not for iron.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ferritin is the soluble form of storage iron and is more readily available for use. Hemosiderin is ferritin that has been partially degraded; as a result, it is insoluble and precipitates. It is this form of storage iron that is stained by iron-specific stains such as the Prussian blue stain.


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