NEET MDS Shorts
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General MedicineAlthough the question mentions that hypoprothrombinemia is associated with vitamin K deficiency, the most common congenital cause of hypoprothrombinemia is actually deficiency of factor II, which is vitamin K-dependent. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to impaired synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, and X in the liver.
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PhysiologyThe primary site of vitamin B12 absorption in the intestine is the ileum, where it binds to intrinsic factor for absorption.
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Dental MaterialAn impression compound is a type of material used in dentistry to take
impressions of the oral cavity. It is a reversible hydrocolloid that can be
manipulated and shaped at room temperature and then changes to a gel-like state
when it absorbs moisture and heat from the oral cavity. The setting process of
an impression compound is not accelerated by a warm, humid day; rather, it is
the presence of moisture and the body's temperature that cause it to set.
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Oral PathologyCherubism is not characterized by unilocular lesions; it is typically bilateral.
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Oral SurgeryLidocaine is used more commonly in dentistry because it causes lesser incidence of allergic reactions.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The primary function of sutures in oral surgery is to control bleeding and
stabilize the tissues involved. By holding the tissue flaps in place, sutures
protect the underlying structures and promote proper healing.
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ProsthodonticsSelective pressure impression technique is indicated in firm healthy mucosal covering over the ridge.
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PhysiologyThe macula densa is found in the distal convoluted tubule, where it senses sodium chloride concentration and helps regulate glomerular filtration rate.