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Ebrown

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on: Aug 21, 2018
What is the role of myoglobin?
 A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity
  B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization
  C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption
  D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood

Question 2

The micromineral that is necessary for the conversion of iron from its storage to its transport form is ____.
 A) copper
  B) magnesium
  C) sodium
  D) zinc


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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