NEET MDS Shorts
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General PathologyThe primary cause of hyperphosphatemia in renal failure is decreased renal excretion, leading to phosphate retention in the body.
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General MicrobiologyType VII bacteriophage types of diphtheria bacilli are associated with avirulent strains.
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Biochemistry
Following digestion, the products of digestion enter the bloodstream.
These include glucose, amino acids, triacylglycerides packaged into chylomicrons from the intestine, and very low density lipoproteins from the liver.
The hormone of anabolism, insulin, is also elevated because of the signaling of the glucose and amino acids in the blood, which allows release of insulin from the β-cells of the pancreas. Insulin aids the movement of glucose and amino acids into cells. In contrast, all the hormones and energy sources associated with catabolism are decreased in the blood during this time. Long-chain fatty acids and glycerol released by lipolysis from adipocytes are not elevated. Glucagon and epinephrine are not released. The only time glucose levels rise significantly above approximately 80 mM is following a well-balanced meal when glucose is obtained from the diet. The concentration of glucose reaches a peak 30 to 45 minutes after a meal and returns to normal within 2 hours after eating. This response of blood glucose after eating (mimicked by giving 50 g of oral glucose) is the basis for the glucose tolerance test. In the event of insulin deficiency (diabetes mellitus), the peak glucose concentration is abnormally high and its return to normal is delayed.
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PedodonticsThe Sillness and Loe index considers the thickness of plaque on the tooth.
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Dental AnatomyThe average overall length of the permanent maxillary central incisor is 22.5 mm
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PeriodonticsJuvenile periodontitis (now referred to as localized aggressive periodontitis) is characterized by localized bone loss and periodontal pockets, often affecting adolescents and young adults. The sudden drifting of teeth and the severity of bone loss in specific areas align with this diagnosis.
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Oral SurgeryIt is difficult to obtain local infiltration anaesthesia in the presence of inflammation/infection because of a decreased pH.
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Pedodontics
Due to the advanced state of the growth of brain this size at birth of the head of the infant is relatively large . only 1/8th of the bulk of the head forms the face at this age, whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd to of the bulk. The face appears to be under the bulge of the forehead because the vault of the cranium is so large
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EndodonticsThe most desirable healing response is cementum deposition at the apical foramen, which seals the apex and maintains the periodontal ligament space. This represents optimal biological healing.
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RadiologyThe 30-degree occipitomental view is best for viewing both the rim and floor of the orbit.