Which blood component is responsible for storing and releasing iron?

A Platelets
B Neutrophils
C Lymphocytes
D Transferrin
Transferrin is a protein in the blood that binds to iron and transports it to various tissues and organs, making it responsible for storing and releasing iron.
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high