Iron is most commonly absorbed from:
Duodenum and upper jejunum
Lower jejunum
Stomach
Ileum
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.
Hematinics