Once ferritin is saturated with iron, additional iron can be stored as ________.

A) ferroportin
B) hemoglobin
C) transferrin
D) hemosiderin


Ans: D) hemosiderin

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a. ingested his recommended allowance of protein b. needs 8 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance c. needs 11 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance d. has exceeded his recommended allowance of protein e. needs 22 grams more protein to meet the recommended allowance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. metabolism b. ketosis c. carbohydrate loading d. glycogen conversion from muscles

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