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s.tung

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Which of the following acts as the chief regulator of iron absorption in the intestines?
 
  a. HFE
  b. Hepcidin
  c. Duodenal cytochrome-B reductase
  d. Ferroportin

Question 2

Which of the following is best to measure RBC survival?
 
  a. Using conjugated bilirubin
  b. Using urine hemoglobin
  c. Monitoring 51Cr labeled RBCs
  d. Using reticulocyte count


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phuda

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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