True about iron absorption are all except: (A) Major site of absorption is duodenum, (B) Stored as ferritin, (C) Absorbed in ferrous form, (D) Pancreatic secretion improves the absorption
Answer is D. Vitamin C has been shown to enhance iron absorption. It captures non-heme iron and stores it in a form that's more easily absorbed by your body ( 3 ). Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables, bell peppers, melons and strawberries Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition