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What is the role of erythropoietin in the regulation of RBC count? What is the role of gastroferritin?

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-It acts on red blood cells to protect them against destruction.
-Enhancing iron absorption by preventing the formation of insoluble Fe2+ salts in the duodenum and jejunum
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