Menkes' kinky hair disease occurs due to:
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.