Which of the following is NOT true for Cystic fibrosis:March 2013
Abnormal sweat gland function
Ultimately lead to bronchogenic carcinoma
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Intestinal dysfunction
Ans. B i.e. Ultimately lead to bronchogenic carcinomaCystic fibrosis:Autosomal recessive,Results due to mutation in a gene on chromosome 7,Predisposes to chronic infection by staph. aureus and pseudomonas,Cavitation is oftenly seen with staphylococcal infections