The Wilson disease is caused due to accumulation of which chemical in tissues?

The Wilson disease is caused due to accumulation of which chemical in tissues?
[A]Magnesium
[B]Copper
[C]Iron
[D]Silicon

Copper
Wilson’s disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease. It is treated with medication that reduces copper absorption or removes the excess copper from the body, but occasionally a liver transplant is required.


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