Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 33.3, Problem 1TC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason that dietary iron deficiency causes anemia.

Introduction:

Anemia is a disease in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than a normal human. When anemia occurs in the body certain symptoms become visible such as feeling tired, weakness, shortness of breath, or poor ability to do exercise.

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