NEET MDS Shorts
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Biochemistry
Glycolysis is a metabolic process that occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
The process is central to the conversion of glucose into energy in the form of
adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and is a fundamental part of cellular respiration.
1. Cytoplasm: Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell. The cytoplasm
is the fluid-filled space between the cell membrane and the nucleus (and other
organelles in eukaryotes) where various metabolic reactions occur. This process
involves a series of enzymatic reactions that break down one molecule of glucose
into two molecules of pyruvate, yielding two net molecules of ATP and two
molecules of NADH (a reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) along
with some other byproducts.
2. Mitochondrion: Although glycolysis does not occur in the mitochondrion, the
mitochondrion plays a crucial role in the subsequent stages of glucose
metabolism. After glycolysis, the pyruvate molecules produced in the cytoplasm
can be transported into the mitochondria, where they are further processed in
the citric acid cycle (also known as the Krebs cycle or TCA cycle) and the
electron transport chain to produce more ATP.
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Oral PathologyThe minimum distance should be 6 feet at a 135-degree angle for safety.
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Physiology
The question contains an error. The terms autocrine, paracrine, endocrine, and synaptic are not types of action potential propagation. Instead, they describe different modes of hormonal or neuronal signaling. Action potentials are propagated along axons without any of these specific types of interactions.
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Physiology
Wernicke's aphasia is associated with lesions in the temporal lobe's auditory association area, particularly Brodmann's area 22. It is characterized by fluent speech with impaired comprehension and repetition.
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Oral SurgeryIn the extraoral technique for mandibular nerve block, the needle is inserted into the pterygomandibular space anterior to the lateral pterygoid plate and directed anteriorly to avoid damaging the maxillary artery and other important structures located posteriorly. The goal is to place the anesthetic solution around the mandibular nerve before it enters the pterygopalatine fossa.
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Dental Materials
Giomers are hybrid aesthetic restorative materials that employ PRG technology. The chemical composition includes fluoraluminosilicate glass reacted with polyalkenoic acid, which is then included in a silica-filled urethane resin matrix.
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ProsthodonticsThe path of placement of an RPD is influenced by various factors such as guiding planes, which dictate the direction of insertion and removal; retentive areas, which provide the necessary grip for the denture; and interferences, which can hinder the proper seating of the denture. All these factors are important to ensure a stable and functional RPD that is comfortable for the patient.
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Physiology
LH is responsible for the transformation of the follicle into the corpus luteum and the initiation of progesterone production during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
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General MicrobiologyThe primary mechanism of action of the PCR test in diagnosing HIV infection is the amplification of viral RNA or DNA, allowing for the detection of the virus.
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ProsthodonticsThe pattern of mandibular movement of complete denture patients and those with natural teeth are the same.