NEET MDS Shorts
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ProsthodonticsOf the four factors affecting balanced occlusion in complete dentures, which of the following can be altered by only a slight amount: incisal guidance.
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INI CET
The maximum increase in intercanine width typically occurs during early mixed dentition, coinciding with the eruption of permanent incisors to accommodate their wider size.
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Dental Materials
Heat-activated resins typically have a higher degree of polymerization, resulting in less residual monomer and greater strength compared to chemically activated resins.
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General Medicine
Factor II (prothrombin) deficiency leads to a prolonged PT (Prothrombin Time) because it is involved in the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, which is assessed by the PT test. The aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) is normal because the intrinsic pathway is not affected.
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Conservative DentistryThe process of condensation (compaction) of gold foil in dentistry involves cold-welding layers of gold to build a solid restoration. As the gold is compacted, a phenomenon known as work hardening occurs, which increases the material's hardness and strength.
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PedodonticsA window-shaped alveolar defect on labial alveolar bone is called fenestration.
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BiochemistryGlucose can be synthesised from Glyerol, Acetoacetate, Lactic acid
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Oral SurgeryThe middle superior alveolar nerve (MSA) is one of the branches of the maxillary nerve that innervates the buccal gingival of the maxillary teeth, including the second premolar. The anterior palatine nerve innervates the palatal aspect, while the buccal nerve innervates the buccal mucosa and the anterior part of the palate.
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NEETMDS
A vasoselective drug is one that primarily affects blood vessels.
The options provided are mostly anticholinergic drugs:Ipratropium bromide is an
anticholinergic bronchodilator used for respiratory conditions.
Cyclopentolate is an anticholinergic used in ophthalmology to dilate pupils.
Tolterodine is an anticholinergic used for overactive bladder, working on
muscarinic receptors in the bladder muscle.
Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a non-selective adrenoceptor agonist with broad
effects on the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
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NEETMDSAdrenochrome monosemicarbazone and ethamsylate are considered systemic hemostatics, rather than local ones, but among the options provided, this is the intended answer for a conceptual question. Local hemostatics are typically physical agents like gelatin sponges or oxidized cellulose, or topical adrenaline, which act directly at the site of bleeding. Systemic hemostatics like the options listed work throughout the body to improve clotting or reduce capillary bleeding.