Menkes’ kinky hair disease occurs due to:
Correct Answer: Low copper levels
Description: Ans. A. Low copper levelsMenkes' kinky hair diseasea. X-linked defect in intestinal absorption of copper.b. Affected infants have low levels of copper and ceruloplasmin.c. Progressive cerebral degenerationd. Growth retardatione. Sparse brittle hairf. Arterial lesionsg. Scurvy-like bone changesh. Anemia and neutropeniai. Failure to thrivej. Pili torti, trichorrhexis and monilethrix may occur.
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