Which of the following statements about iron is false?
a. Iron deficiency anemia is caused by poor diet
b. Iron may cause constipation
c. Serum iron may be depleted even though iron stores increase
d. Iron is essential to the function of hemoglobin
A
Iron deficiency anemia (response A) is caused by gastrointestinal blood loss or malabsorption. All other statements are correct.
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