Pathology Which of the following is true of body iron stores? A Absorption is increased in iron deficiency and reduced in iron overload B Normally iron is stored as hemosiderin C Hepcidin increases iron absorption in iron overload D Transferrin is used as a storage form in iron overload 💡 Explanation Which of the following is true of body iron stores? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Absorption is increased in iron deficiency and reduced in iron overload