1. The Bloody Truth About Iron

2. Iron Basics Symbol Location What type of metal is it?

3. Iron in the Body.008% of body mass About 3.6g in 100lb person Called a trace element

4. BLOOD Helps in the transportation of oxygen through the body Hemoglobin – binds oxygen in lungs Takes the oxygen to the other parts of body Why arteries have red blood and veins blue blood

5. Other Places Myoglobin – like hemoglobin except for muscles Myoglobin – like hemoglobin except for muscles Protiens needed for cell synthesis and division Brain neurotransmitters Maintaining the immune system

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