NEET MDS Shorts
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PhysiologyAnswer: 2) InhibitionExplanation: Insulin inhibits lipolysis by decreasing the activity of hormone-sensitive lipase in adipose tissue. This helps to maintain energy homeostasis by reducing the mobilization of fatty acids during periods of sufficient glucose availability.
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Oral SurgeryPatients with end-stage renal disease are at increased risk during tooth
extraction due to several factors. They often have an increased tendency to
bleed due to platelet dysfunction and are susceptible to infections due to
compromised immunity. Additionally, they are often on steroid therapy, which can
affect wound healing and increase the risk of infection.
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General PathologyEhler-Danlos syndrome is not a chromosomal breakage syndrome; it is a connective tissue disorder caused by defects in collagen synthesis.
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Oral PathologyThe Burtonian line around the gingival is caused by the absorption of lead.
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General Medicine
Chronic kidney disease can lead to hypertension, anemia, and hyperkalemia due to impaired renal function. However, hypernatremia is typically associated with decreased water intake or increased water loss, not increased sodium levels.
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PharmacologyTyrosine kinase inhibitors are used in the treatment of:
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( philadelphia chromosome positive cases )
Head and neck malignancies
Non small cell carcinoma lung
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Hepatocellular cancer
Renal cell carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer
Colorectal cancer
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PhysiologyThe reticular activating system (RAS) is involved in the regulation of wakefulness and arousal by modulating the transmission of sensory information to the thalamus and cortex and by influencing the release of neurotransmitters that promote alertness.
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PedodonticsTrauma from occlusion does not affect the gingiva and epithelial attachment.