Primary _____ is due to mutations in the HFE gene on chromosome 6, leading to increased expression of DMT1 and decreased synthesis of Hepcidin
#2
_____ binds to the ferroportin transporter on intestinal mucosal cells and macrophages, thus inhibiting iron absorption
#3
Most of the functional iron in the body is found in _____
#4
Some of the iron absorbed in the duodenum is taken up by _____ for storage as ferritin
#5
_____ iron (meat-derived) is readily absorbed and enters the duodenal cell via the heme transporter
#6
_____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas
#7
iron absorption inhibitors are
_____
#8
total body iron is _____ gm
#9
1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron
#10
In splenic macrophages, heme is metabolized to _____ by the enzyme heme oxygenase
Iron Storage and Recycling Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Iron Storage and Recycling Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Primary _____ is due to mutations in the HFE gene on chromosome 6, leading to increased expression of DMT1 and decreased synthesis of Hepcidin
Answer: hemochromatosis
Flashcard 2: _____ binds to the ferroportin transporter on intestinal mucosal cells and macrophages, thus inhibiting iron absorption
Answer: Hepcidin
Flashcard 3: Most of the functional iron in the body is found in _____
Answer: Hemoglobin
Flashcard 4: Some of the iron absorbed in the duodenum is taken up by _____ for storage as ferritin
Answer: hepatocytes
Flashcard 5: _____ iron (meat-derived) is readily absorbed and enters the duodenal cell via the heme transporter
Answer: Heme
Flashcard 6: _____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas
Answer: serum ferritin
Extra:
Flashcard 7: iron absorption inhibitors are
_____
Answer: physates
oxalates
calcium
tannins
Extra:
Flashcard 8: total body iron is _____ gm
Answer: 3-5
Extra:
Flashcard 9: 1 gm of Hb contains _____ mg iron
Answer: 3.5
Extra:
Flashcard 10: In splenic macrophages, heme is metabolized to _____ by the enzyme heme oxygenase
Answer: biliverdin
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