NEET MDS Shorts
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PhysiologyThe middle piece of the sperm cell is where the fibrous sheath is surrounded by spirally arranged mitochondria, which are the cell's powerhouses. They provide the energy required for the flagellum's movement during sperm motility.
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General MedicineVitamin K is a crucial cofactor in the carboxylation of glutamate residues in the synthesis of prothrombin (factor II), which is essential for its activity. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to decreased levels of factor II, resulting in a bleeding tendency known as hypoprothrombinemia.
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PedodonticsDehiscence is a vertical defect of alveolar bone that influences the progression of disease and is common in anterior teeth with prominent roots.
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General PathologyIn sickle cell trait, the number of bands found in hemoglobin is typically 2, representing both HbA and HbS.
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PedodonticsPain is a sign of periodontal disease.
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PhysiologyAnswer: 2) The primary neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic nervous system's response at the neuromuscular junction is norepinephrine, which acts on alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.
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Dental Anatomy
The canine eminence is
an osseous structure surrounding the root of a canine on the facial aspect
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PhysiologySecretin decreases gastric acid secretion, helping to regulate the pH of the intestinal environment.