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Menkes' kinky hair disease occurs due to:

A
Low copper levels
B
Low zinc levels
C
Low iron levels
D
Low fluoride levels
High-Yield Explanation
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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