NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral Medicine
Penciclovir is the correct answer as it is not available in a cream formulation. Acyclovir and docosanol are available in cream formulations for the treatment of cold sores. Lysine is an amino acid supplement that may help reduce the frequency of herpes outbreaks but is not a medication specifically designed to treat herpes labialis.
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Dental Materials
The strength of irregularly shaped amalgam alloys increases with over-trituration.
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RadiologyThe scientist who discovered that caries was the most common cause of extraction of teeth was Allen.
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General MicrobiologyThe role of the Vi antigen in the pathogenesis of typhoid fever is it allows the bacteria to evade the hosts immune response by inhibiting phagocytosis: The Vi antigen is a polysaccharide capsule found in some strains of S. typhi that helps the bacteria avoid phagocytosis by host immune cells. This contributes to the bacterias ability to survive and proliferate within the human body.
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Physiology
The cholinergic system, which is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, stimulates the parietal cells in the stomach to release hydrochloric acid (HCL) through the activation of muscarinic M1 receptors. This is crucial for the digestion of food and the maintenance of gastric pH.
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ProsthodonticsThe established vertical dimension freeway space in millimeters is 2-4.
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General PathologySystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by a malar rash, arthritis, serositis, and the presence of antinuclear antibodies.
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INI CET
Gingivectomy is indicated for crown lengthening when there is sufficient width of keratinized gingiva and no need for osseous recontouring.
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INI CET
Per protocol analysis refers to evaluating the outcomes of participants who adhered strictly to the study protocol, focusing on compliance with treatment rather than random assignment.
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Oral PathologyVitamin D resistant rickets is characterized by absence of lamina dura and hypocalcified dentine.