NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral Surgery
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AnatomyThe medial pterygoid muscle is attached to the medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate
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INI CET
Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone density, making them a primary therapeutic regimen for conditions characterized by excessive bone resorption. Primary hyperparathyroidism involves excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) production, which can lead to bone loss, but bisphosphonates are typically used as an adjunct or in specific cases, not as the primary indication. Age-related (postmenopausal) osteoporosis is the most common indication for bisphosphonate therapy. The drop in estrogen levels after menopause accelerates bone turnover and bone loss, and bisphosphonates effectively slow this process. Rickets is a childhood condition caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to softened and weakened bones. Treatment focuses on addressing the nutritional deficiency, not using bisphosphonates. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to various bone and mineral disorders, but bisphosphonate use requires careful consideration due to potential accumulation and side effects in patients with reduced kidney function.
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Oral PathologyThe skin of a patient undergoing radiotherapy will show erythema after 2 weeks.
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Anatomy
Olfactory nerve fibers pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
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AnatomyECA - 8 branches: Superior thyroid, Ascending pharyngeal, Lingual, Facial, Occipital, Posterior auricular, Maxillary (largest), Superficial temporal (terminal). ICA supplies brain, orbit.
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Dental Materials
ORMOCER stands for Organically Modified Ceramic, which is a type of advanced filling material that combines the properties of ceramics and resins for superior performance in dental restorations.
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General Microbiology
Correct answer: 1) It activates adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels and causing water and electrolyte loss
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PedodonticsA score of 0.7-1.9 on Russell's index indicates simple periodontitis.
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PhysiologyVitamin E (tocopherol) is the most important antioxidant in the body, acting in the lipid phase of membranes to protect against oxidative damage.