NEET MDS Shorts
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General MedicineBronchiectasis is most common in the left lower lobe
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ProsthodonticsA treatment denture is used to increase vertical dimension of occlusion temporarily while observing the patient's response. This allows evaluation of the patient's tolerance to the increased VDO before committing to permanent restorations. It serves as a trial period to assess comfort, function, and esthetics.
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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe primary function of sutures in oral surgery is to control bleeding and stabilize the tissues involved. By holding the tissue flaps in place, sutures protect the underlying structures and promote proper healing.
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Conservative DentistryThe CAD-CAM system utilizes digital imaging, often through a video camera or scanner, to capture the prepared tooth for designing restorations.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) Facilitates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis
Explanation: Cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone, plays a key role in the fight-or-flight response by mobilizing energy stores. It stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver and promotes lipolysis in adipose tissue, increasing the availability of glucose and fatty acids for energy production during stressful situations.
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Oral Medicine
High triglycerides are a risk factor for atherosclerosis as they contribute to the formation of lipid-rich plaques in the arterial walls.
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General Medicine
In adults, the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is a solitary parathyroid adenoma. This benign tumor of the parathyroid gland leads to excessive production of parathyroid hormone (PTH), resulting in hypercalcemia and other associated symptoms. Parathyroid carcinoma is rare, and while MEN 1 and parathyroid hyperplasia can also cause primary hyperparathyroidism, they are less common than solitary adenomas.
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INI CET
This describes the oculocardiac reflex (or a trigeminovagal response). Manipulation of the maxilla stimulates the trigeminal nerve (V), specifically the V2 division, which acts as the afferent limb. The efferent limb is the vagus nerve (X), leading to bradycardia.
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NEETMDS
The bacteria P.gingivalis, P.denticola,
and P.forsythus are all part of the "red complex," a specific
group of periodontopathogenic bacteria strongly associated with
severe forms of periodontal disease. Aggregatibacter
actinomycetemcomitans (1) actinomycetemcomitans or A.Acetemcomitans)
is typically associated with localized aggressive periodontitis and
is part of the "green complex," not the red complex.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) Dilatation (bronchodilatation)
Explanation: Epinephrine acts on beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the bronchial smooth muscles, leading to their relaxation and dilatation of the bronchioles. This allows for increased airflow and oxygenation of the lungs, which is essential during the fight-or-flight response.