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mydiamond

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on: Sep 3, 2013
Excessive iron absorption and accumulation to toxic levels is associated with
A) excessive blood volume.
B) a liver abnormality that results in a decreased number of red blood cells.
C) various forms of inherited or acquired anemia.
D) the genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis.


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Reply #1 on: Sep 5, 2013
I remember it being D

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