Iron is stored in the body mainly as a protein-iron storage complex called

A. hemochromatosis.
B. ferritin.
C. glycogen.
D. myoglobin.
E. transferrin.


Answer: B

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A newly absorbed amino acids enters which of the following vessels leading to the hepatic portal veins?

A) Superior mesenteric vein B) Gastric veins C) Inferior vena cava D) Central vein

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The hormone ADH secreted from the posterior pituitary gland targets what organ?

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Gametes have half as many chromosomes as other cells in the body and are thus referred to as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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