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The epithelial lining of the mucosa is least affected in Vitamin C deficiency.

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Only pure hinge movements of the mandible occur at terminal hinge position.

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Hand sharpening of instruments with unmounted stones is preferable because unmounted stones wear away less of the instrument surface.

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The main function of guiding planes is to provide a stable and predictable path for the RPD to follow during insertion and removal. This helps in achieving proper clasp retention, which is essential for the stability of the denture. While they also contribute to resistance towards horizontal movement and guiding the key into the key way, their primary purpose is to ensure clasp retention.

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Glomerular filtrate is essentially protein-free, allowing for the passage of water, electrolytes, and small molecules while retaining larger proteins in the bloodstream.

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Hepatitis B viruses possess a double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genome, which is unique among the hepatitis viruses. This dsDNA is partially double-stranded and circular, playing a crucial role in the virus life cycle and replication.

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Applying a single force to the crown of a tooth creates tipping movements, resulting in rotation around the tooth’s center of resistance.

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Progenitor hematopoietic stem cells originate in the bone marrow, where they differentiate into various blood cell lineages.

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Jaw cyst basal cell nevus syndrome, also known as Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, is a genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to various tumors and developmental abnormalities. 
key feature of this syndrome is the presence of multiple odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) in the jawbones, which appear as periapical radiolucencies on radiographs.

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