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What is the chief function of hemosiderin?

a. Stores excess body iron
b. Inhibits hemoglobin synthesis
c. Enhances heme iron absorption
d. Enhances nonheme iron absorption
e. Promotes iron excretion

Question 2

What is the average lifespan of red blood cells?

a. Two weeks
b. One month
c. Four months
d. Six months
e. Eight months

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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Great! Please up vote

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