Quiz: Overview of Porphyrias
Question 1 of 2  

Porphyrias are a group of disorders caused by deficiencies of enzymes involved in production of heme, a chemical compound that contains iron and gives blood its red color. Which of the following types of porphyrias cause neurologic and abdominal symptoms?

  • A.

    Acute porphyrias   

  • B.

    Cutaneous porphyrias    

  • C.

    Congenital erythropoietic porphyrias

  • D.

    Hepatoerythropoietic porphyrias     

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