What accumulates in tissues in hemochromatosis?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Iron Hemochromatosis is characterized by the excessive accumulation of body iron, most of which is deposited in parenchymal organs such as liver and pancreas. Hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron metabolism. Characterized by a triad of :- Micronodular cirrhosis Diabetes mellitus Skin pigmentation Organ not showing iron deposition in hemochromatosis Testis
Iron
Copper
Ceruloplasmin
Lipofuschhin