NEET MDS Shorts
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AnatomyThe cricothyroid artery is a branch of the superior thyroid artery
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Oral PathologyGhon complex is associated with primary tuberculosis, not congenital syphilis. The other options (interstitial keratitis, mulberry molars, and notched incisors) are indeed characteristics of congenital syphilis.
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Dental Materials
The condensation reaction in silicone elastomers produces ethyl alcohol, which evaporates during setting, contributing to the material's contraction.
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Oral Medicine
Acetaminophen is primarily known for its analgesic and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects. It is a common component in many over-the-counter pain relief medications.
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Oral PathologyCariogenic streptococci, particularly Streptococcus mutans, synthesize extracellular polysaccharides when exposed to high levels of sucrose. These polysaccharides are primarily dextran-like glucans, which are formed from the polymerization of glucose units. Dextran contributes to the formation of dental plaque and biofilm, facilitating the adherence of bacteria to tooth surfaces and promoting caries development.
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PhysiologyCalcium is absorbed mainly in the duodenum and jejunum by an active transport mechanism regulated by 1,25 (OH)2 D3 (calcitriol). It is transported across the brush border of intestinal epithelial cells via TRPV6 channels and binds to calbindin. The absorbed calcium is then delivered to the basolateral membrane by calbindin, and from there it is transported into the bloodstream by either the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX) or calcium-dependent ATPase.
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PedodonticsThe electronic probing system "Foster-Miller probe" detects CEJ and pocket depth.
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General Medicine
The precursor of vitamin D3, 7-dehydrocholesterol, is present in the keratinocytes of the skin's stratum corneum. Upon exposure to UV light, it is converted into cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
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Dental Materials
Barium sulfate is added to Gutta Percha to enhance its radiographic visibility.
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PedodonticsThe OHI-S index has a high degree of correlation with the PI of Russell.