Why is iron not stored or transported in its free form? In what form(s) is it stored or transported in blood?
What will be an ideal response?
Because free iron is toxic to body cells, iron is stored within cells as protein-iron complexes such as ferritin and hemosiderin. It is transported loosely bound to a protein called transferrin.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. transverse tubule pattern. B. cisternae placement. C. sarcomere organization. D. sarcoplasmic reticulum network.
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__________ are localized areas of swellings that itch
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The kidneys:
a. lie medial to the backbone b. are retroperitoneal c. are in the peritoneum d. both A and B above
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