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.
Selenium toxicity
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Selenium (Se) is a part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which metabolizes hydroperoxides formed from polyunsaturated fatty acids. Selenium is also a part of the enzymes that deiodinate thyroid hormones. Generally, selenium acts as an antioxidant that works with vitamin E.
Plasma levels of selenium vary from 8 to 25 mcg/dL (0.1 to 0.3 micromoles/L), depending on selenium intake.
At high doses (gt; 900 mcg/day), selenium causes toxicity.
Diagnosis of selenium toxicity is usually clinical; sometimes blood glutathione peroxidase is measured.
Manifestations include hair loss, abnormal nails, dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, irritability, and a garlic odor of the breath.
Toxic levels of plasma selenium are not well defined.
Treatment of selenium toxicity involves reducing selenium consumption.
(See also Overview of Mineral Deficiency and Toxicity.)
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