Menkes' kinky hair disease occurs due to:: (A) Low copper levels, (B) Low zinc levels, (C) Low iron levels, (D) Low fluoride levels
Answer is A. 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.