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Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism — Flashcards

Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism — Flashcards

Hemoglobin and Iron Metabolism — Flashcards

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#1

_____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas

#2

iron absorption inhibitors are _____

#3

total body iron is _____ gm

#4

1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron

#5

_____ iron (vegetable-derived) must be converted to Fe2+ in the duodenum / proximal jejunum by cytochrome B and/or Vitamin C for absorption

#6

Uroporphyrinogen III is converted to _____ via the enzyme uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (heme synthesis)

#7

In splenic macrophages, heme is metabolized to _____ by the enzyme heme oxygenase

#8

_____ binds to the ferroportin transporter on intestinal mucosal cells and macrophages, thus inhibiting iron absorption

#9

Porphobilinogen is converted to _____ via the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase (heme synthesis)

#10

In _____ porphyria, the teeth have a reddish discoloration, due to accumulation of Uroporphyrin I or Coproporphyrin I

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