A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Copper deficiency
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Copper deficiency is rare among healthy people and occurs most commonly among infants who have other health problems or inherit a genetic abnormality.
Most of the copper in the body is located in the liver, bones, and muscle, but traces of copper occur in all tissues of the body. The liver excretes excess copper into the bile for elimination from the body. Copper is a component of many enzymes, including ones that are necessary for the following:Energy production
Formation of red blood cells, bone, or connective tissue (which binds other tissues and organs together)
Antioxidant action (to help protect cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity)(See also Overview of Minerals.)
Copper deficiency may be acquired or inherited. It is rare among healthy people and occurs most commonly among infants who arePremature
Recovering from severe undernutrition
Having persistent diarrheaSome male infants inherit a genetic abnormality that causes copper deficiency. This disorder is called Menkes syndrome.
In adults, copper deficiency may be caused byDisorders that impair absorption of nutrients (malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease, Crohn disease, cystic fibrosis, or tropical sprue)
Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
Consumption of too much zinc, which reduces the absorption of copper
Copper deficiency meaning & definition 1 of Copper deficiency.
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Copper is a component of many body proteins; almost all of the body’s copper is bound to copper proteins.
Copper deficiency may be acquired or inherited. (See also Overview of Mineral Deficiency and Toxicity.)
Copper deficiency meaning & definition 2 of Copper deficiency.