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True about iron absorption are all except

A
Major site of absorption is duodenum
B
Stored as ferritin
C
Absorbed in ferrous form
D
Pancreatic secretion improves the absorption
High-Yield Explanation
Vitamin C has been shown to enhance iron absorption. It captures non-heme iron and stores it in a form that's more easily absorbed by your body ( 3 ). Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, bell peppers, melons and strawberries Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition

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