How can excessive alcohol consumption lead to hemochromatosis?

a. Through development of enteritis leading to decreased iron absorption.
b. Through hepatic trapping of iron stores stimulating iron absorption.
c. Through reduction of iron to ferric state, limiting its functionality.
d. Through development of varices and potential GI bleeding.


b

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