NEET MDS Shorts
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Physiology
The C-peptide is removed during the conversion of proinsulin to insulin and does not have a known biological function. Its primary purpose is to hold the A and B chains of proinsulin together during synthesis.
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Anatomy
It attaches superiorly at the medial border of the mandible and inferiorly at the body of the hyoid
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PeriodonticsThe type of suture recommended for an apically displaced flap adjacent to an edentulous area is an anchor suture.
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Dental Materials
In orthodontics, wires with a high load deflection rate are beneficial in areas where minimal tooth movement is desired, such as in maximum anchorage extraction cases or during finishing.
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General Medicine
In the brain, Wilson’s disease primarily affects the basal ganglia, particularly the putamen, leading to the neurological symptoms mentioned earlier. While the liver and kidneys can also be involved, the central nervous system is the primary target organ for toxicity.
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NEETMDS
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. A
well-known side effect of its use is the reversible brown staining
of teeth, the tongue, and silicate or composite restorations.
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INI CET
A pharyngeal bulb (or speech bulb) is used to obturate the nasopharynx when the soft palate is too short to reach the posterior pharyngeal wall.
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Prosthodontics
Explanation: In the arrangement of teeth in a complete denture, the
mandibular first premolar is typically positioned with its mesial aspect in
contact with the lateral aspect of the mandibular canine. This is part of the
denture setup to ensure proper occlusal relationships and aesthetics.
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General PathologyThromboxane A2, produced in the lipooxygenase pathway, promotes platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, playing a key role in hemostasis.
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ProsthodonticsWhich of the following is painless: pregnancy tumour.