Iron is most commonly absorbed from:
Ans. (A) Duodenum and upper jejunum(Ref: KK Sharma 2007/675, Katzung 11/e p571, KDT 8/e p646)Maximum iron absorption occurs in duodenum and proximal jejunum.Vitamin B12 is absorbed in distal ileum whereas folic acid is absorbed in proximal jejunum.
Duodenum and upper jejunum
Lower jejunum
Stomach
Ileum
Hematinics