NEET MDS Shorts
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General PathologyGlycophorin C is not associated with hereditary spherocytosis; it is a sialoglycoprotein found in the red blood cell membrane, while ankyrin, palladin, and anion transport protein are involved in the structural integrity of the membrane.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Asymptomatic impacted molars are typically monitored with regular
dental check-ups. Extraction is recommended if the impacted tooth is causing
pain, infection, cyst formation, damage to adjacent teeth, or if it interferes
with orthodontic treatment or the overall oral health.
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PedodonticsRadiographs of a periodontal ligament of a tooth that has lost its antagonist show narrowing of the PDL space.
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General PathologyOsmotic fragility is increased in hereditary spherocytosis due to the abnormal shape and membrane stability of red blood cells.
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INI CET
Risk factors for the malignant transformation of oral potentially malignant disorders include the site of the lesion (e.g., floor of the mouth, tongue), size, clinical type (e.g., speckled leukoplakia), presence of Invasive Candida albicans, and DNA aneuploidy. While oral cancer is more common in males, being male in itself is not considered a specific risk factor for the malignant transformation of an existing premalignant lesion. Risk factors relate to the nature of the lesion and associated biological or environmental factors.
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PedodonticsFunctional space maintainers are typically made to be removable for ease of cleaning and adjustment, which is essential for the patient's oral hygiene and the overall success of the treatment. While they also replace the tooth/teeth and prevent mesial drift and supraeruption of teeth from the opposing arch, the key advantage is their ability to maintain function and promote proper eruption of the permanent teeth.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) Increase in glucose transporters (GLUT4) on the cell membrane
Explanation: Insulin stimulates the translocation of glucose transporters (specifically GLUT4) from the intracellular vesicles to the cell membrane of muscle and adipose tissue cells. This increases the number of glucose transporters available for glucose uptake, thereby facilitating the influx of glucose into these cells.
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NEETMDSAn ideal pit and fissure sealant must have adequate working time to allow for proper application and placement before it sets. Other requirements include low solubility, good flow, and high bond strength to the tooth surface
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Oral SurgeryRapid onset of action seen by local anaesthesia in small nerve endings is due to the high ratio of surface area to the volume of small nerve fibres.
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Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe braided structure of Vicryl sutures creates small spaces that can harbor bacteria, increasing the risk of infection. This characteristic makes them less desirable in certain surgical contexts.