NEET MDS Shorts
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Pharmacology
In humans, isosorbide mononitrate is not subject to first pass metabolism in the liver.
This reduces the intra- and interindividual variations in plasma evels and leads to predictable and reproducible clinical effects.
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Oral PathologyThe findings of emotional problems, increased salivation, pallor, and grayish-blue discoloration of the gingiva are consistent with lead poisoning.
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Dental Materials
Knoop hardness test - Diamond of rhombic shape (The long axis of indentotion is measured) The Knoop hardness test is used to obtain the values for both exceedingly hard and soft materials. The
Vickers (Diamond pyramid test) - Diamond of square base shape (The diagonal length of the indentation is measured)
Rockwell - Diamond of conical shape (The penetration depth is measured)
Brinells - Steel ball (The diameter of indentation is measured)
hardness value is independent of the ductility of the material.
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ProsthodonticsWhich of the following factor(s) you would like to consider for constructing a CD for a diabetic patient: all of the above.
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Conservative DentistryThe C-factor is the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces in a dental restoration. When the C-factor increases, there are more bonded surfaces relative to the free surfaces where the composite can flow to relieve stress. This increased constraint leads to higher polymerization shrinkage stress and, consequently, greater overall shrinkage in the restoration.
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Periodontics
The attached gingiva is the part of the gingiva firmly attached to the underlying bone. In a healthy state, it extends from the free gingival groove to the mucogingival junction.
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General PathologyHb-electrophoresis is the investigation done to establish the diagnosis of thalassemia, as it separates different hemoglobin types based on their charge.
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Physiology
GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a crucial role in reducing the excitability of neurons and contributing to the regulation of neural circuits and synaptic plasticity.
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INI CET
According to current AHA guidelines, antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended only for patients at the highest risk. Conditions that warrant prophylaxis include prosthetic valves, history of infective endocarditis, and certain cyanotic heart diseases. Mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation is no longer recommended for prophylaxis.
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Oral PathologyProgressive painless symmetric swelling of cheek bones is a characteristic feature of cherubism.