Deficiency in the copper transporter ATP7A would most likely be associated with which of the following symptoms?

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A deficiency in the copper transporter ATP7A is associated with Menkes disease, which is characterized by symptoms such as wiry, brittle hair due to impaired copper absorption and distribution.  Defects in ATP7A result in the Menkes disease. The clinical spectrum associated with Menkes disease includes progressive neurodegeneration, connective tissue abnormalities, and wiry brittle hair.

Deficiency in the Copper Transporter ATP7A Would Most Likely Be