AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    Asbestos is an established mutagen. The target tissue of this is

    A)  liver              

    B)  skin

    C)  urinary bladder   

    D)  lungs.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    : Asbestos is the fibrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate used to make insulating materials. It causes asbestosis. This is a lung disease resulting from protracted inhalation of asbestos particles. Asbestosis is characterized by pulmonary fibrosis leading to respiratory un sufficiency and death, carcinoma of bronchus and gastrointestinal tract etc.


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