Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 50.1, Problem 3R
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Anemia is more common in premenopausal women than in men.

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Iron is an essential micronutrient that is required for the proper development of red blood cells (RBCs) and immune functions of the body. A deficiency of iron in the body leads to a condition called anemia, which is characterized by constant feeling of fatigue and a pale skin color.

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