NEET MDS Shorts
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Pharmacologyendorphins are endogenous molecules having morphine like properties
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General MicrobiologyOne unit of antitoxin refers to the amount needed to neutralize 100 MLD of diphtheria toxin.
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ProsthodonticsWhich of the following is most likely to cause complete obturation of pulp space: a deep blow to the tooth where the tooth was injured and not devitalized.
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PhysiologyThe corpus luteum, which forms after ovulation, secretes estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are essential for preparing the endometrium for potential implantation and supporting early pregnancy.
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Oral PathologyHypothyroidism is characterized by abnormal resorption patterns in primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth.
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PeriodonticsIdeal requisites of a barrier membrane include cell occlusivity, tissue compatibility, and space making.
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NEETMDS
Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow in the brain and other organs. One of its common cutaneous manifestations are facial angiofibromas, which are also referred to as vascular fibromas.
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Oral Medicine
In early Huntington's disease, common behavioral symptoms include depression, apathy, irritability, and social withdrawal. Hyperactivity is not a typical early symptom; rather, the disease is more associated with a decline in motor function and increased involuntary movements (chorea).
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Physiology
Endorphins, particularly ?-endorphin, are opioid peptides that act as natural painkillers. They are released during stress and pain and bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to inhibit the transmission of pain signals. While they do have secondary effects on mood and stress response, their primary function is pain inhibition.
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General PathologyBarrett's esophagus is the primary lesion associated with an increased risk of adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus.