What happens to hepcidin levels in Anemia of chronic disease
Correct Answer: Increases
Description: In anemia of chronic disease due to release of cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL - 1, (as a result of chronic inflammation) hepcidin synthesis increases in the liver.
Hepicidin inhibits iron release from macrophages.
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