Multiple Choice
A 24 year-old man is suffering from iron deficiency. His diet includes rich sources of zinc. Which of the following is a possible explanation for his iron-deficient condition?
A) Excessive zinc is inhibiting the uptake and absorption of iron in the digestive tract.
B) The liver is secreting too little hepcidin, so the small intestine is not absorbing iron
C) Iron absorption is at its lowest for people between the ages of 20 and 30.
D) Excessive zinc is inhibiting the production of hemoglobin.
E) The intestinal cells are trapping and holding excessive iron within their boundaries.
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