NEET MDS Shorts
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INI CET
The Greater Auricular Nerve (C2, C3) supplies the skin over the parotid gland, the angle of the mandible, and the lower part of the ear.
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General PathologySystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is characterized by a malar rash, arthritis, serositis, and the presence of antinuclear antibodies.
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ProsthodonticsIn primary impression, the stock tray should be 6 mm larger than the ridge.
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PhysiologyThe pineal gland produces melatonin in response to light exposure, helping to regulate circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles.
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NEETMDS
When a gypsum stone cast (calcium sulfate dihydrate) is heated above 90° C, it begins to lose water of crystallization and converts back into calcium sulfate hemihydrate (plaster of Paris), resulting in contraction.
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Oral PathologyUnusual extensibility of the tongue is a characteristic feature of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
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General MicrobiologyAmoebic dysentery stool is typically dark red and acidic, while bacillary dysentery stool is bright red and alkaline.
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NEETMDS
In an epidemiological study, the index case refers to the first case that
comes to the attention of the investigator.
The primary case is the first case of a communicable disease introduced into the
population unit being studied, which may not always be the index case.
Secondary cases are those developing from contact with the primary case.
a) Primary case: refers to first case of a communicable disease introduced into
the population unit being studied.
b) Index case: refers to first case that comes to attention of the investigator.
Index case may not be the primary case always
c) Secondary cases are those developing from contact with primary case
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Physiology
Answer: 2) Decreases peripheral vascular resistance
Explanation: Thyroid hormones cause vasodilatation in several vascular beds, which decreases peripheral vascular resistance. This, along with increased cardiac output, leads to an overall increase in systolic blood pressure despite the diastolic BP possibly decreasing due to reduced resistance.
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RadiologyWhich of the following is useful for studying the movements of the tongue: Fluoroscopy.