What are hemosiderin and ferritin?
a. Enzymes necessary for iron absorption
b. Carrier proteins for iron
c. Storage forms of iron
d. Iron regulatory chemicals
ANS: C
Ferritin is the soluble form of storage iron and is more readily available for use. Hemosiderin is ferritin that has been partially degraded; as a result, it is insoluble and precipitates. It is this form of storage iron that is stained by iron-specific stains such as the Prussian blue stain.
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