Hemochromatosis is treated with medications and a diet low in _____
a. sodium and potassium
b. milk and milk products
c. gluten and plant sterols
d. calcium and vitamin D
e. iron and vitamin C
e
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a. loop of Henle b. efferent tubule c. afferent tubule d. Bowman's capsule e. distal tubule
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