Which blood component is responsible for the regulation of iron homeostasis through the modulation of hepcidin expression?

A Erythropoietin
B Transferrin
C Ferritin ✓
D Haptoglobin

Explanation

Ferritin plays a key role in regulating iron homeostasis by modulating hepcidin expression, which in turn controls iron absorption and recycling.

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high