What is the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis within the context of blood components?
A
It increases iron absorption in the gut
B
It decreases iron recycling from macrophages
C
It regulates iron levels by inhibiting intestinal iron absorption and increasing iron sequestration
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D
It has no role in iron metabolism
Explanation
Hepcidin plays a crucial role in regulating iron metabolism by controlling intestinal iron absorption and recycling of iron from macrophages.
Source
Medical Biochemistry textbooks
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Components
Hematology: Blood Components
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
