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Iron is most commonly absorbed from:

Duodenum and upper jejunum

Lower jejunum

Stomach

Ileum

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. (A) Duodenum and upper jejunum(Ref: KK Sharma 2007/675, Katzung 11/e p571, KDT 8/e p646)Maximum iron absorption occurs in duodenum and proximal jejunum.Vitamin B12 is absorbed in distal ileum whereas folic acid is absorbed in proximal jejunum.

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