Iron

What iron-containing compound carries oxygen in the bloodstream?

Hemoglobin

The name of the protein that is created to store excess iron that is well above the body's needed amount is:

Hemosiderin

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin

Which of the following represents the order of the stages of iron deficiency?

Iron stores decline; iron transport diminishes; hemoglobin synthesis falls

Which of the following individuals would most likely NOT need an iron supplement?

Adult male

What type of anemia results from iron deficiency?

microcytic hypochromic

All of the following factors are known to enhance the absorption of iron except:

phytates

Which of the following is a characteristic of iron transport?

Transferrin in the blood carries iron to the bone marrow

The iron overload syndrome that is due to a genetic disorder is called:

hemochromatosis