Iron/Hemoglobin

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cyclic compounds important in heme synthesis that are naturally fluorescent under UV light

porphyrins

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what is the main form of iron in the body

hemoglobin

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how is iron mainly transported

transferrin

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main storage form of iron

ferritin

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what does total iron binding capacity (TIBC) measure

transferrin levels

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what three things does hemoglobin break down into

porphyrins, bilirubin, and urobilinogen

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what color are urines containing large amounts of porphyrins

red or port wine

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what is a sensitive indicator of iron deficiency

serum ferritin

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what disorder is caused by absorption of excessive amounts of iron in the small intestines

hereditary hemochromatosis

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what drug is used to decrease iron levels in patients with iron overload

desferrioxamine

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how is transferrin saturation calculated

(serum iron/TIBC) x 100