NEET MDS Shorts
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State PSC PYQThe viscerocranium, also known as the facial skeleton, is the part of the skull derived from the branchial arches, specifically the first and second arches.It forms the bones of the face and provides attachment for facial muscles.In contrast, the neurocranium (composed of the chondrocranium and desmocranium) forms the protective case around the brain.
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NEETMDS
The neonatal line is a particularly prominent incremental growth line in the enamel, which is a major accentuation of the striae of Retzius, representing the significant physiological changes and stress experienced during birth.
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ProsthodonticsCentric relation is best defined as the relation of the mandible to the maxilla when the condyles are in their most posterior position in the glenoid fossae.
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General Medicine
Laron syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by insensitivity to growth hormone due to mutations in the GH receptor, leading to proportionate dwarfism and characteristic facial features.
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Pharmacology
A number of medications may elicit headache as a side effect.
Common offenders include nitroglycerin, hydralazine, calcium-channel blockers, digitalis, and estrogen.
Recreational drugs such as nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, and amphetamines can also induce headache.
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General Medicine
The combination of confusion, tremors, and elevated serum ammonia levels in the setting of alcoholism suggests hepatic encephalopathy, which can occur due to liver dysfunction.
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Oral Medicine
Paget's disease is characterized by excessive and abnormal bone remodeling, which results in increased bone turnover. This increased turnover is reflected in the serum by high levels of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme involved in bone formation. While calcium and phosphorus levels may be affected in some cases, the hallmark biochemical abnormality in Paget's disease is elevated alkaline phosphatase.
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Dental Materials
The ideal requirements for temporary cements include promoting the healing process and having a low compressive strength to facilitate removal.
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PhysiologyThe pancreas has all of the following cell types: alpha cells (which produce glucagon), beta cells (which produce insulin), and delta cells (which produce somatostatin).
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ProsthodonticsA pantograph is a record of the patient’s jaw movements.