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Tissue factor is actually a component of the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade. The intrinsic pathway involves factors XII, XI, prekallikrein, high molecular weight kininogen, and factors VIII, IX, and X.

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Osseous form is considered ideal when the bone is more coronal in the interproximal surface than the facial and lingual sides.

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Loss of attachment will be equal to pocket depth when the gingival margin is at the cementoenamel junction.

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The Dautery procedure for recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation involves creating a mechanical barrier to the anterior movement of the mandibular condyle, preventing it from dislocating past the articular eminence. 

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The description of a systolic murmur that increases with standing and decreases with squatting suggests a condition where the murmur is affected by changes in the flow across the mitral valve. This is characteristic of mitral regurgitation.

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Enamel formation (amelogenesis) begins at the tip of the cusps or incisal edges of the tooth crown and proceeds cervically (towards the gum line). This process starts after the first layer of dentin has been laid down by odontoblasts at the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ). The cuspal tips are the first part of the tooth to form and mineralize.

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Epinephrine (adrenaline) is a critical treatment for anaphylaxis due to its alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 adrenergic effects. It causes vasoconstriction, increases heart rate and contractility, and causes bronchodilation. The standard dose for an adult in an emergency setting is 0.5 mg of a 1:1000 concentration solution administered intramuscularly (IM) or subcutaneously (SC). Intravenous (IV) administration of the 1:1000 concentration is generally too potent and can cause severe adverse effects, requiring a much more dilute solution (1:10,000 or 1:100,000) and careful titration, usually only in a hospital setting.

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The best procedure to correct bimaxillary protrusion is extraction of four premolars and anterior alveolar segment repositioning. Bimaxillary protrusion is a condition where both the upper and lower jaws are positioned too far forward. This can be corrected by extracting the four premolars (two from the upper and two from the lower jaw) to create space for the teeth to move backward and then repositioning the anterior alveolar segments (the bone and gum tissue holding the front teeth) to achieve a more favorable facial profile and occlusion. This approach addresses the protrusion of both jaws simultaneously and is more effective than the other options listed, which are more targeted at specific jaw issues (mandibular body osteotomy and subcondylar osteotomy) and not as comprehensive for bimaxillary protrusion cases.

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Answer: 2) Main stimuli that increase GH secretion include hypoglycemia, exercise, protein meals, and stress.