ANIMATION: Hepcidin function

The absorption of iron in enterocytes is regulated by hepcidin in response to the iron status.

Study the animation and answer the quiz questions.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mouse-over the the illustration to see the names of the different parts.

Click the button Normal iron status to see what will happen when a normal or high iron status is obtained.
(Use the back-button when you are finished watching.)

Then click the other play buttons to study the other two situations:
Iron deficiency and then Haemochromatosis caused by HFE mutations.