NEET MDS Shorts
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Physiology
Gastric emptying is regulated by a combination of vagal reflexes, intestinal hormones such as secretin and cholecystokinin, and local neural reflexes known as the enterogastric reflex. These mechanisms work in concert to modulate the rate of emptying based on the needs of the body.
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Oral Medicine
Folic acid deficiency is most commonly due to inadequate dietary intake or increased metabolic demand, such as during pregnancy.
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Oral PathologyHyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) is NOT a feature of Horners syndrome. Instead, Horners syndrome causes ANhidrosis (decreased sweating) on the affected side. The classic triad of Horners syndrome includes miosis (constricted pupil), ptosis (drooping eyelid), and anhidrosis, along with vasodilatation causing facial flushing on the affected side.
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ProsthodonticsPatient education of complete dentures should start at the time of the initial appointment and continue throughout the treatment.
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Dental Materials
ADA specification No. 18 categorizes alginate impression materials into two types: Type I (Fast set) with a setting time of 1-2 minutes and Type II (Normal set) with a setting time of 2-4 minutes.
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Oral PathologyDown syndrome is NOT associated with maxillary retrognathia. Instead, it is characterized by maxillary HYPOPLASIA (underdevelopment), giving the appearance of relative mandibular prognathism. Down syndrome patients commonly have periodontal disease due to immune system dysfunction, premature loss of deciduous teeth, and delayed eruption of both deciduous and permanent teeth due to developmental delays.
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Oral Medicine
Pulmonary embolism is often associated with the sudden onset of absent or diminished breath sounds on the affected side of the chest due to the obstruction of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot.
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PedodonticsExplanation: Anesthetics are drugs specifically designed to eliminate sensations, including pain, by blocking nerve signals in the body. They can be local (affecting a specific area) or general (affecting the entire body).
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Dental MaterialsOptimum strength of alginate gels is obtained by recommended W/P ratio
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INI CET
Osseograft is a bone graft (promotes bone growth). In ankylosis surgery, we want to PREVENT bone growth between the segments, so soft tissue interposition (fat, fascia) is used.