In comparison with the iron needs of younger women, those of older women
a. decrease because of slower turnover of red blood cells
b. decrease because of menopause
c. increase because iron absorption becomes less efficient
d. increase because oxygen use is less efficient
Ans: b. decrease because of menopause
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