What accumulates in tissues in hemochromatosis?
Correct Answer: Iron
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Iron Hemochromatosis is characterized by the excessive accumulation of body iron, most of which is deposited in parenchymal organs such as liver and pancreas. Hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism. Characterized by a triad of :- Micronodular cirrhosis Diabetes mellitus Skin pigmentation Organ not showing iron deposition in hemochromatosis Testis
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