How does hepcidin function in iron homeostasis?

A. Increases macrophage destruction of old red blood cells to release iron
B. Promotes cellular storage of iron by removing ferroportin channels in enterocytes
C. Increases production of transferrin
D. Promotes production and insertion of ferroportin channels in enterocytes


Answer: B

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