NEET MDS Shorts
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RadiologyThe sialographic appearance of a normal salivary gland is branching with bloom.
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General PathologyHemochromatosis is a condition characterized by excessive iron accumulation in the body, which can lead to a false positive on metal detectors due to high iron levels in tissues.
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ProsthodonticsThe muscle which trims the posterior lingual areas of the lower denture is palatoglossus and superior constrictor.
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Oral SurgeryThe following is least toxic of all local anaesthetics: 2-Chloroprocaine.
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Oral SurgeryIn a pregnant patient experiencing syncope during dental extraction, the left lateral position is preferred to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome. When pregnant women lie supine, the enlarged uterus can compress the inferior vena cava, reducing venous return and cardiac output, leading to hypotension and syncope. The left lateral position relieves this compression and improves venous return.
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Oral Medicine
The most common cause of death in patients with pulmonary embolism is right ventricular failure. This occurs when the right ventricle of the heart is unable to pump blood effectively due to the sudden increase in pulmonary vascular resistance from the embolism.
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Oral Medicine
The most common site of venous thrombosis in patients with cancer is the deep veins of the lower extremities, often referred to as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is due to a combination of factors such as immobility, cancer-induced hypercoagulability, and damage to the vessels from tumor infiltration or surgery.
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ProsthodonticsShrink-free ceramic (Cerestore) contains organic silicone which gets converted to silica during processing. This transformation occurs without dimensional change, eliminating shrinkage typically associated with ceramic processing. The organic silicone matrix provides shape stability during the conversion process, resulting in precise fit and minimal distortion.
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INI CET
Linkage analysis maps the proximity of genes based on how often they are inherited together.
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INI CET
Plaster of Paris (calcium sulfate hemihydrate) sets into a rigid, non-elastic material. It cannot be easily removed from undercuts without fracturing, making it unsuitable for intraoral use in blocking undercuts for impressions. Addition silicon, irreversible hydrocolloid, and temporary restorative materials are flexible or can be removed, making them suitable options.