NEET MDS Shorts
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PeriodonticsThe early effects of primary trauma from occlusion can include hemorrhage and thrombosis in the periodontal ligament, leading to inflammation and potential tissue damage.
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ProsthodonticsThe Ney surveyor is widely recognized for its simplicity and durability, making it a popular choice among dental professionals.
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Dental AnatomyThe primary mandibular central incisors usually erupt at 6-8 months
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Dental Materials
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Prosthodontics
Chroma refers to the purity or saturation of a
color, distinguishing it from its brightness (value) or hue. In dental
color-matching, chroma is an essential factor when selecting materials for
aesthetic restorations.
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Pedodontics•In two ways the overall pattern of growth of the mandible can be represented .It will depend on the frame of reference if both are correct. The chin moves downward and forward if the cranium is the reference area.
On the other hand, it becomes apparent that the principal sites of growth of the mandible are the posterior surface of the ramus and the condylar and coronoid processes if data from vital staining experiments are examined. Along the anterior part of the mandible there is little change
• The chin is almost inactive as a growth site. As the actual growth occurs at the mandibular condyle and along the posterior surface of the ramus it is translated downward and forward. By periosteal apposition of bone on its posterior surface the body of the mandible grows longer , at the condyle accompanied by surface remodeling while the ramus grows higher by endochondral replacement
• Conceptually,wiht is correct to view the mandible as being translated downward and forward,though at the same time it increases in size by growing upward and backward. As the bone moves downward the translation occurs largely. As the bone moves downward and forward along with the soft tissues in which it is embedded the translation occurs largely
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General PathologyC3 is the complement component that can be activated in both the classical and alternative pathways of the complement system.
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BiochemistryEpinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone and neurotransmitter that
is synthesized in the body from the amino acid tyrosine. Tyrosine is a
non-essential amino acid, which means that it can be synthesized in the body
from phenylalanine, another essential amino acid. The synthesis of epinephrine
occurs in two main steps:
1. Hydroxylation of tyrosine: Tyrosine is converted into dihydroxyphenylalanine
(DOPA) by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase. This is the rate-limiting step in the
synthesis of epinephrine.
2. Decarboxylation and further hydroxylation: DOPA is then decarboxylated to
form dopamine, which is further hydroxylated to produce norepinephrine.
Norepinephrine is the immediate precursor of epinephrine.
3. Formation of epinephrine: Norepinephrine is methylated by the enzyme
phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PNMT) and converted into epinephrine.
The other amino acids listed are not directly involved in the synthesis of
epinephrine:
1. Valine and Leucine are branched-chain amino acids that are primarily involved
in the metabolism of muscles and energy production.
2. Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is important for the
synthesis of proteins with disulfide bridges and is a precursor for other
molecules like glutathione and taurine, but not directly involved in the
synthesis of epinephrine.