NEET MDS Shorts
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NEETMDSHutchinson triad is a set of three clinical signs associated with congenital syphilis: interstitial keratitis (corneal inflammation), sensorineural deafness, and Hutchinson's teeth (peg laterals). A flat nasal bridge is not part of the triad.
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Oral SurgeryThe best example of an elevator which works on wheel and axle principle is Winter cross bar elevator.
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Conservative DentistryThe C-factor is the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces in a dental restoration. When the C-factor increases, there are more bonded surfaces relative to the free surfaces where the composite can flow to relieve stress. This increased constraint leads to higher polymerization shrinkage stress and, consequently, greater overall shrinkage in the restoration.
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Oral PathologyPaget's disease of bone has the potential for spontaneous malignant transformation.
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BiochemistryEpinephrine causes increased blood glucose level due to: 1. Increased glycogenolysis in liver and muscle 2. Activation of phosphorylase 3. Inhibition of glycogen synthesis in liver
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Periodontics
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Physiology
The rate of gastric emptying is influenced by the type and amount of food consumed. In healthy individuals, it typically takes 1-4 hours for the stomach to empty its contents into the duodenum. The rate of emptying can be slower with high-fiber or high-fat meals and faster with liquids. Factors such as gastric motility, the presence of gastric emptying hormones, and the presence of food in the intestine also play a role in this process.
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PeriodonticsThe mandibular anterior teeth (incisors and canines) have characteristics that make angular defects extremely rare or virtually non-existent: Single-rooted teeth - These teeth have only one root, eliminating interradicular defects Thin interproximal bone - The bone septum between mandibular anterior teeth is very thin and narrow Root proximity - The roots are positioned very close together with minimal interproximal space Bone morphology - The bone in this region tends to undergo horizontal bone loss rather than angular/vertical patterns due to the anatomical constraints Lack of developmental grooves - Unlike molars, these teeth lack the complex root anatomy that predisposes to angular defects
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General Medicine
Chronic kidney disease can lead to hypertension, anemia, and hyperkalemia due to impaired renal function. However, hypernatremia is typically associated with decreased water intake or increased water loss, not increased sodium levels.
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BiochemistryThe concentration of ketones is increased in body due to: 1. Starvation 2. High fat diet 3. Diabetes mellitus