Change in keratinization and pigmentation of hair and retarded growth is associated with _____ deficiency known as _____.

a. calcium; tetany
b. copper; Menkes' disease
c. iron; hemosiderosis
d. potassium; hypokalemia


Answer: b. copper; Menkes' disease

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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