Miscelleneous

Question 1

What is the function of hepcidin

Answer 1

-regulate Fe level

Question 2

Explain fenton reaction

Answer 2

-fenton reaction occurs when Fe is left free inside the blood which produces damage due to OH free radical formation

-thus Fe needs to bind with transferrin to prevent fenton reaction

Question 3

What the absorption site for iron, folate and B12

Answer 3

-iron: duodenum
-folate: jejunum
-ileum: b12