17 Questions
What is the primary function of the ground substance in the dental pulp?
All of the above
What is the main component of the ground substance in the dental pulp?
Water (90%)
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system in the dental pulp?
To regulate fluid levels and defend against infection
Which blood vessel supplies blood to both the maxillary and mandibular teeth?
Maxillary artery
What is the consequence of the dental pulp being enclosed within a rigid chamber during inflammation?
Increased tissue fluid pressure
Which type of immune cells are primarily found in the dental pulp?
B lymphocytes
Which zone of the dental pulp contains predominantly fibroblasts, mesenchymal stem cells, and white blood cells?
Cell-rich zone
What type of cells form the odontoblastic layer at the periphery of the pulp?
Odontoblasts
Which zone of the dental pulp is immediately subjacent to the odontoblast layer and contains capillary plexuses and nerve fiber ramifications?
Cell free zone of Weil
What is the principal cellular component of the pulp core in dental pulp tissue?
Fibroblasts
Which type of cells are NOT visible under traditional histological staining in the dental pulp tissue?
White blood cells
What kind of matrix do odontoblastic processes extend into at the periphery of the dental pulp?
Dentin matrix
Which of the following cells are responsible for the formation and maintenance of the fibrous component and ground substance of the connective tissue in the dental pulp?
Fibroblasts
Which of the following statements about the odontoblasts in the dental pulp is correct?
The odontoblasts consist of a cell body and a cell process (odontoblastic process) that extends outward through a tubule in the predentin and dentin.
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about the blood vessels in the dental pulp is correct?
The pulp core is where most of the blood and lymphatic vessels are located.
Which of the following statements about the extracellular components in the dental pulp is correct?
The extracellular components in the pulp tissue include the ground substance and fibrous components.
Which of the following statements about the ground substance in the dental pulp is incorrect?
The ground substance is composed of B lymphocytes.
Learn about the ground substance and blood vessels in dental pulp, including their chief components and functions. Understand how ground substance supports cells and facilitates nutrient transport in the pulp.
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