NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsThe offset angle of a Gracey curette between the blade and shank is 70 degrees.
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Oral medicineLumbar puncture is done at L3-L4 level. This is below the termination of the spinal cord (conus medullaris at L1-L2) and within the cauda equina region. This level minimizes the risk of spinal cord injury while providing safe access to cerebrospinal fluid.
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ProsthodonticsPacking acrylic resin in the sandy stage, which refers to a stage where the material is not fully polymerized and has a grainy texture, can lead to porosity in the final product. This occurs because the incomplete packing can trap air bubbles, resulting in a porous structure that compromises the strength and integrity of the restoration.
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INI CET
Schlour and Massler are known for their work on tooth development and eruption standards (Schour and Massler chart), not specifically for using dentin translucency in age estimation.
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BiochemistryVLDL is a lipoprotein particle synthesized in the liver and secreted into the bloodstream to transport endogenously synthesized triglycerides and cholesterol to peripheral tissues. The triglycerides in VLDL are derived from fatty acids synthesized in the liver, and the cholesterol is derived from both dietary sources and de novo synthesis in the liver. They are not usually linked covalently to apoproteins (Answer 1), nor do they primarily consist of phosphatidylcholine (Answer 2). While the types of lipids found in the diet (Answer 4) can influence the liver's synthesis of VLDL, the statement does not accurately describe the direct composition of VLDL.
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ProsthodonticsThe lingual cusp of a maxillary molar is a supporting cusp. Reduction of a supporting cusp is indicated when there are deflective occlusal contacts in both centric relation and all eccentric movements, to ensure proper occlusion and prevent damage to the tooth or surrounding structures. The goal of selective grinding is to eliminate premature contacts and establish a stable, functional occlusion.
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PharmacologyChlortetracycline acts by interfering with protein synthesis on bacterial but not mammalian ribosomes
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Oral Medicine
The history of alcoholism and symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, and elevated WBC count are more consistent with pancreatitis, which is commonly associated with alcohol abuse.
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Oral PathologyHypopigmentation, gray streaks of hair, degranulation defect of neutrophils, and neuropathy are seen in Chediak-Higashi syndrome.
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Oral PathologyMarsicato buccarum is also referred to as a cheek bite or lip bite.