NEET MDS Shorts
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INI CET
PTH primarily acts to increase blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption via osteoclast activation (indirectly through osteoblasts), enhancing calcium release from bones into the bloodstream.
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Physiology
The frontal eye field, located in the dorsolateral part of the frontal lobe, is involved in the control of voluntary eye movement. It is part of the motor system and helps in the planning and execution of saccadic movements.
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INI CET
When two equal and parallel forces are applied in opposite directions at different points, they form a couple. A couple produces a pure moment (torque) that causes rotation about the center of resistance without translation (bodily movement).
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Orthodontics
Midline diastema Etiology Normal developing dentition - (Ugly Ducking Stage) Parafunctional habits Retrognathic mandible/ Prognathic mandible Frenum attachments Pathological (Juvenile periodontitis)
- Flaccid lips along with poor muscle tone
- Simple Tongue thrust can cause anterior open bite as well as diastema
- Thumb sucking or digit sucking for a prolonged time period
Mesio-distal angulation of teeth
Tooth anomalies (eg. supernumerary teeth, peg laterals, absence of laterals)
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ProsthodonticsThe Ney surveyor is widely recognized for its simplicity and durability, making it a popular choice among dental professionals.
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RadiologyIn the bisecting technique, the film is placed as close as possible to the tooth.
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Oral SurgeryExplanation: Adrenaline (epinephrine) is commonly added to local anesthetics to prolong their effect and reduce bleeding in the area. It works by constricting blood vessels, which decreases the rate of absorption of the anesthetic into the bloodstream, thereby enhancing its duration of action.
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NEETMDS
The Curve of Wilson is a concept in dental occlusion that refers to the mediolateral curve of the occlusal plane. It is concave in the mandibular arch and convex in the maxillary arch, which helps to align the teeth in the transverse plane.
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General MedicineBronchiectasis is most common in the left lower lobe
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RadiologyWhich of the following has a radiolucency closest to the dentin: silicophosphate.