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Periodontics
Periodontal packs are primarily used for their antimicrobial, haemostatic, and splinting properties. While they provide a good antimicrobial environment and can aid in haemostasis, they are not typically used for pain elimination. The main purpose of
Physiology
The primary mechanism by which gastric acid secretion is regulated is through the feedback loop involving the pH of the stomach content. Low pH inhibits further acid secretion by decreasing the release of gastrin and the responsiveness of parietal ce
General Medicine
Although H. pylori infection can be associated with elevated gastrin levels, it typically presents with normal or elevated gastric acid production and predominantly antral gastritis, which increases the risk of duodenal ulcers.