NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral PathologyMolluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by a poxvirus, not a bacterial or chlamydial infection. The other options (gonorrhea, syphilis, and lymphogranuloma venereum) are all caused by bacteria.
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Prosthodontics
Explanation: The House classification categorizes patients
based on their attitudes towards dentures. Those with a "hysterical mind" are
often resistant to the idea of wearing dentures, believing they cannot adapt to
them. This classification helps clinicians understand patient psychology and
tailor their approach accordingly.
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Oral PathologyCervical sympathetic paralysis (Horners syndrome) causes anhidrosis of the homolateral (same) side of the face due to loss of sympathetic innervation to sweat glands. This results in decreased sweating on the affected side. Facial nerve trauma affects motor function, trigeminal nerve trauma affects sensation, and cerebral embolus affects central function, but none specifically cause unilateral facial anhidrosis.
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Pharmacology
Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia may be associated with irreversible aggregation of platelets and treating venous thromboembolism. The incidence of thrombocytopenia after administration of LMWH is lower than with standard heparin. Adverse drug reactions like those caused by standard heparin have been seen during therapy with LMWH, and overdose is treated with protamine.
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General MicrobiologyThe purpose of the puncture-proof container in bio-medical waste management is to contain sharps, preventing injuries and contamination.
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PeriodonticsTobacco smoking is the most common predisposing cause of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.
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Oral PathologyIn the treatment of oral cancers, the fraction of total dose given in each appointment is typically around 150 rad.
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Biochemistryâ-oxidation of fatty acid occursin Mitochondria
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Dental Materials
As a luting material, zinc polycarboxylate should form a film of less than 25 µm.
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RadiologySubmentovertex view is useful for viewing all mentioned structures: body of mandible (medial displacement), zygomatic arch fractures (excellent visualization), and base of skull fractures. This projection provides a unique axial perspective of these structures.