Iron is actively absorbed in:
B i.e. Duodenum and proximal jejunumAlmost all iron absorption occurs in duodenum and upper jejunum (proximal small intestine)Q.Most of the iron in diet is in ferric form (Fe3+) but it is ferrous (Fe+2) that is absorbedQ. Transpo of Fe 2+ into enterocyte occurs DMT1.
Stomach
Duodenum and proximal jejunum
Large intestine
Ileum