_____ is a measure of transferrin molecules in the blood
#2
_____ iron (vegetable-derived) must be converted to Fe2+ in the duodenum / proximal jejunum by cytochrome B and/or Vitamin C for absorption
#3
Some of the iron absorbed in the duodenum is taken up by _____ for storage as ferritin
#4
_____ iron (meat-derived) is readily absorbed and enters the duodenal cell via the heme transporter
#5
_____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas
#6
iron absorption inhibitors are
_____
#7
total body iron is _____ gm
#8
1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron
#9
Porphobilinogen is converted to _____ via the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase (heme synthesis)
#10
_____ binds to the ferroportin transporter on intestinal mucosal cells and macrophages, thus inhibiting iron absorption
Iron Absorption and Transport Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Iron Absorption and Transport Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a measure of transferrin molecules in the blood
Answer: Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
Flashcard 2: _____ iron (vegetable-derived) must be converted to Fe2+ in the duodenum / proximal jejunum by cytochrome B and/or Vitamin C for absorption
Answer: Non-heme (Fe3+)
Flashcard 3: Some of the iron absorbed in the duodenum is taken up by _____ for storage as ferritin
Answer: hepatocytes
Flashcard 4: _____ iron (meat-derived) is readily absorbed and enters the duodenal cell via the heme transporter
Answer: Heme
Flashcard 5: _____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas
Answer: serum ferritin
Extra:
Flashcard 6: iron absorption inhibitors are
_____
Answer: physates
oxalates
calcium
tannins
Extra:
Flashcard 7: total body iron is _____ gm
Answer: 3-5
Extra:
Flashcard 8: 1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron
Answer: 3.5
Extra:
Flashcard 9: Porphobilinogen is converted to _____ via the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase (heme synthesis)
Answer: hydroxymethylbilane
Flashcard 10: _____ binds to the ferroportin transporter on intestinal mucosal cells and macrophages, thus inhibiting iron absorption
Answer: Hepcidin
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