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Iron metabolism, iron deficiency
This document discusses iron metabolism and iron deficiency. It begins by outlining how iron is essential for many metabolic processes and exists in both ferric and ferrous states. It then discusses iron transport and storage in the body, as well as iron absorption, distribution, and regulation. The document also covers the causes, pathogenesis, morphology, diagnosis of iron deficiency and the role of hepcidin in various iron-related diseases.
