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What is the role of myoglobin?
 a. Stores excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity
  b. Provides oxygen immediately to muscle
  c. Binds excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption
  d. Facilitates the transfer of oxygen to the red blood cells

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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Mollythedog

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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