Iron is actively absorbed in :
Correct Answer: Duodenum and proximal jejunum
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e. Duodenum and proximal jejunum Harrison writes - "Iron absorption takes place largely in the proximal small intestine ".Ganong writes - "Almost all iron absorption occurs in the duodenum".Robbins writes - "Most iron is absorbed in the duodenumGhai writes - "Iron is absorbed from the duodenum and upper jejunum ".
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