What is the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis in anemia?

A It increases iron absorption from the gut
B It decreases iron absorption from the gut
C It regulates iron recycling from macrophages ✓
D It has no role in iron homeostasis

Explanation

Hepcidin plays a crucial role in regulating iron homeostasis by controlling iron recycling from macrophages and absorption from the gut.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high