Pathology Which of the following is true about intracellular iron homeostasis in iron deficiency anemia? A Transferrin receptor-1 iron responsive elements increase transferrin receptor mRNA concentration and synthesis B Transferrin receptor-1 iron responsive elements decrease transferrin receptor mRNA concentration and synthesis C Apoferritin mRNA iron response element decreases and ferritin synthesis decreases D Apoferritin mRNA iron response element decreases and ferritin synthesis increases 💡 Explanation Which of the following is true about intracellular iron homeostasis in iron deficiency anemia? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Transferrin receptor-1 iron responsive elements increase transferrin receptor mRNA concentration and synthesis