NEET MDS Shorts
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Pharmacology
Streptomycin is contraindicated in pregnant women because of fetal ototoxicity.
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General MedicinePulmonary surfactant is lecithin
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Pharmacology
Oprelvekin (Interleukin 11) is the only agent approved by the FDA for treatment of thrombocytopenia secondary to myelosuppressive cancer chemotherapy
Filgrastim (G-CSF) and Sargramostim (GM-SCF) are used in the treatment of neutropenia
Erythropoietin is used in treatment of anemia
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Dental Materials
Gold foil is used in direct gold restorations to create a three-dimensional structure that can hold the loosely bound powdered gold in place. The foil acts as a container and facilitates the condensation of the gold particles into a cohesive mass, which is then adapted to the prepared cavity.
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PhysiologyLeptin is a hormone secreted by adipose tissue that acts on the hypothalamus to inhibit food intake and increase energy expenditure. It plays a key role in regulating body weight and metabolism by signaling satiety and modulating the sensation of hunger and fullness.
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Oral PathologyBence Jones proteins are seen in multiple myeloma, not polycythemia vera.
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NEETMDS
In iron deficiency anemia, the body/s iron stores are low. This leads to decreased serum ferritin and serum iron levels. To compensate, the body increases the production of transferrin, the protein that transports iron, which increases the total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
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PhysiologySecretin is structurally similar to glucagon, which is involved in glucose metabolism and regulation.
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Oral Medicine
Chronic bronchitis is most commonly caused by smoking. It is characterized by chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes, leading to excess mucus production and coughing. Other causes include long-term exposure to irritants like air pollution and repeated respiratory infections.
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INI CET
In patients with cleft lip and palate, the severe distortion of the maxilla makes it extremely difficult to accurately locate the Anterior Nasal Spine (ANS), Posterior Nasal Spine (PNS), and Point A.