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Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis as it damages the inner lining of the blood vessels, leading to the formation of plaques.

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Which of the following is an example of a static method of recording centric relation: intraoral records.

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In thalassemia, there is actually a DECREASE (not increase) in globin chain production - either alpha or beta chains depending on the type. This imbalanced globin chain synthesis leads to unstable hemoglobin, increased erythrocyte fragility, hemolysis, and subsequent hypochromic microcytic anemia. Therefore, statement 1 is false, making it the correct answer to what is NOT true about thalassemia.

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune response to gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly other grains, which leads to inflammation and damage in the small intestine.

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The EVA system is the most efficient and least traumatic instrument for correcting overhanging proximal restorations.

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For a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), at least four out of the eleven listed disorders must be present. These include malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, renal disorder, neurologic disorder, hematologic disorder, immunologic disorder, and positive antinuclear antibodies.

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Intramuscular epinephrine should be administered immediately in the case of an anaphylactic reaction.

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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is characterized by recurrent thrombosis (such as deep vein thrombosis), pregnancy complications (including spontaneous abortions), and can be associated with autoimmune symptoms like joint pain and fever. The prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) can also be seen in APS due to the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies.

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Both low pH in the stomach and high pH in the duodenum inhibit gastric acid secretion, helping to regulate the digestive process.