NEET MDS Shorts
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PhysiologyThe macula densa monitors sodium chloride concentration in the tubular fluid, playing a crucial role in regulating kidney function.
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PhysiologyCholecystokinin is a hormone secreted by the mucosa of the upper intestine in response to the presence of food, particularly proteins and fats. One of its key functions is to stimulate the contraction of the gallbladder and relax the sphincter of Oddi, facilitating the release of bile and pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum to aid in digestion.
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EndodonticsEstablishing drainage is the first priority in acute apical abscess with swelling. This can be through pulp chamber access, incision and drainage, or extraction - whichever provides fastest drainage and pressure relief.
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ProsthodonticsThe primary advantage of an immediate denture is that the patients can continue with their social activities without any embarrassment.
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NEETMDS
The ceramic used in porcelain fused to metal (PFM) restorations consists of low fusing porcelain.
Low fusing porcelains have a firing temperature range of approximately 850–1100°C (1562–2012°F)
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RadiologyRadiographic detection of carious lesions or dentinal destruction typically requires a certain threshold of loss of tooth structure. Studies have shown that a loss of approximately 40 microns of dentin is necessary for a radiograph to show evidence of carious lesions.
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Oral PathologyVitamin D resistant rickets is characterized by absence of lamina dura and hypocalcified dentine.
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Oral SurgeryPericoronitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the crown of an incompletely erupted tooth, commonly seen around the third molars (wisdom teeth) but can also occur with other teeth. The condition arises when food particles, bacteria, and plaque accumulate around the partially erupted molar, leading to localized infection. Thus, pericoronitis is most commonly associated with teeth that are not fully erupted
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General Medicine
Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator that primarily acts by relaxing vascular smooth muscles, which leads to dilatation of coronary arteries.
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Pharmacology
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used in the treatment of: Chronic myeloid leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( philadelphia chromosome positive cases )
Head and neck malignancies
Non small cell carcinoma lung
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Hepatocellular cancer
Renal cell carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer
Colorectal cancer