NEET MDS Shorts
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NEETMDS
While articulated models are useful for diagnosis and treatment planning in many cases, a Class II case with severe overjet of 14mm is not considered an absolute indication for mounting on an articulator.
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Oral Pathology
The parakeratinised type of odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is significantly more common than the orthokeratinised type, making up the vast majority of cases.
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ProsthodonticsAll of the following landmarks are included while making a postdam for maxillary arch except hamular process.
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General PathologySickle cell mutation is a point mutation, specifically a single nucleotide substitution in the ?-globin gene.
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General PathologyRheumatoid factor is the autoantibody primarily associated with rheumatoid arthritis, indicating an autoimmune response.
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NEETMDSElevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels are associated with various conditions, primarily those affecting the bones or liver. Hyperparathyroidism causes increased bone turnover and resorption due to elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, which results in a rise in bone-specific ALP.
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RadiologyHigher kVp is disadvantageous to film.
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MedicinePauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis (GN) is typically associated with ANCA-associated vasculitis. The standard treatment for this condition involves a combination of high-dose corticosteroids (such as methylprednisolone) and an immunosuppressive agent, most commonly cyclophosphamide, to induce remission. This combined approach is more effective than monotherapy with either agent alone.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) It prevents the muscle from fully relaxing between contractions
Explanation: The latch effect in smooth muscles refers to the ability of phosphorylated myosin heads to maintain their attachment to actin filaments even after calcium levels decrease, thus preventing full relaxation without further calcium influx. This sustained contraction with minimal energy expenditure is a characteristic feature of smooth muscles.
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Oral SurgeryThe mechanical advantage obtained from the wheel and axle principle of elevator is 3.