What is a major function of hemosiderin?
a. Enhances absorption of zinc and copper
b. Protects the body against free iron release
c. Transports iron from the intestines to the liver
d. Recycles iron from old red blood cells to the bone marrow
e. Promotes iron excretion to protect against overload
ANS: B
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