Question

which of the following is the congenital disease of the pancreas that has been described as the most common genetic disease of caucasians and causes the production of viscous secretions from the exocrine glands of the body?
hemochromatosis
wilsons disease
alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
mucoviscidosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Hemochromatosis: Iron overload disorder, not related to pancreas exocrine secretions.
• Wilson's disease: Copper metabolism disorder, affects liver/brain, not pancreas exocrine.
• Alpha - 1 - antitrypsin deficiency: Affects lungs/liver, not pancreas exocrine secretions.
• Mucoviscidosis (Cystic Fibrosis): Congenital, common in Caucasians, causes viscous exocrine secretions (including from pancreas).

Answer:

D. Mucoviscidosis