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 carcinoma Cystic 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