NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsWhen occlusal forces are increased, the cancellous bony trabeculae increase in number and thickness.
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Physiology
The rubrospinal tract is a lateral pathway that originates in the red nucleus and is involved in the control of distal muscle movement, particularly in the control of fine motor movements of the limbs.
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Radiology
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Pharmacology
Morphine is contraindicated in head injury for the following reasons: Causes carbondioxide retention – this in turn increases intracranial tension
Therapeutic doses can cause respiratory depression in head injury patients Vomiting, miosis and altered mentation caused by morphine can interfere with assessment of neurological status
Morphine should be avoided in those with bronchial asthma as it can precipitate an attack of asthma. But it is not contraindicated
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PedodonticsBony defects that result in plateau-like marginal bone are called bulbous adaptive.
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General MedicineSpironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic often employed in the treatment of Conn's syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism) to counteract excess aldosterone's effects.
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Oral PathologyParaesthesia of the tongue is not a complication of therapeutic radiation.
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PhysiologyIn light-skinned patients with high serum bilirubin levels, the skin turns yellow due to the deposition of bilirubin.
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General Medicine
TNF is considered the main effector of injury in alcoholic hepatitis. It is produced by activated macrophages, particularly Kupffer cells, and plays a critical role in the initiation and perpetuation of inflammation and necrosis in the liver.
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ProsthodonticsThe lingual extension of a lower denture is limited by the action of modiolus.