This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Medicine
Iron absorption is increased in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Iron deficiency anemia, B. Pregnancy, C. All types of anemia, D. Malignancy
A: Iron deficiency anemia
Answer: A: Iron deficiency anemia 
Explanation: <p>In iron deficiency anemia & in pregnancy ,the propoion of absorption is raised to 20-30%.It is because when the demand is increased ,intestinal iron absorption will be elevated.</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 295</p>