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What is the primary function of odontoblasts in the dental pulp?
What is the primary function of odontoblasts in the dental pulp?
- To transmit nerve impulses
- To defend against pathogens
- To provide proprioception
- To produce and maintain dentine (correct)
What are the three key functions of the dental pulp?
What are the three key functions of the dental pulp?
- Sensitivity, production, and maintenance of dentine
- Nociception, proprioception, and immune response
- Production, maintenance, and repair of dentine (correct)
- Sensitivity, immune response, and tooth decay
What is the name of the zone in the pulp where odontoblasts reside?
What is the name of the zone in the pulp where odontoblasts reside?
- Cell-rich zone
- Odontoblastic zone (correct)
- Cell-free zone of Weil
- Pulp core
What is the primary structure that connects the pulp to the dentine?
What is the primary structure that connects the pulp to the dentine?
What is the function of inflammatory cells in the pulp?
What is the function of inflammatory cells in the pulp?
What is the term for the sensation of pain in the dental pulp?
What is the term for the sensation of pain in the dental pulp?
What is the main function of odontoblasts in the pulp?
What is the main function of odontoblasts in the pulp?
What type of cells are typically found in the cell-rich zone of the pulp?
What type of cells are typically found in the cell-rich zone of the pulp?
What is the purpose of the odontoblast processes within the dentine tubules?
What is the purpose of the odontoblast processes within the dentine tubules?
What is the characteristic shape of odontoblasts in the pulp?
What is the characteristic shape of odontoblasts in the pulp?
What is the main component of the pulp matrix?
What is the main component of the pulp matrix?
What is the function of the undifferentiated ectomesenchymal cells in the cell-rich zone?
What is the function of the undifferentiated ectomesenchymal cells in the cell-rich zone?
What type of cells are predominantly found in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What type of cells are predominantly found in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What is the primary function of fibroblasts in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What is the role of undifferentiated ectomesenchymal cells in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What is the role of undifferentiated ectomesenchymal cells in the cell-rich zone of the dental pulp?
What is the primary function of the pulp core?
What is the primary function of the pulp core?
What type of vessels are also found in the pulp core?
What type of vessels are also found in the pulp core?
Through which hole do nerves and vasculature enter the pulp?
Through which hole do nerves and vasculature enter the pulp?
What type of nerves enter the pulp through the apical foramen?
What type of nerves enter the pulp through the apical foramen?
Where do the nerves primarily form a large network in the pulp?
Where do the nerves primarily form a large network in the pulp?
What is the name of the nerve plexus formed in the cell-free zone of the pulp?
What is the name of the nerve plexus formed in the cell-free zone of the pulp?
Where do some nerve endings extend into?
Where do some nerve endings extend into?
What is the purpose of the nerve endings in the dentine tubules?
What is the purpose of the nerve endings in the dentine tubules?
What is the cranial nerve associated with the sensory afferent nerves in the pulp?
What is the cranial nerve associated with the sensory afferent nerves in the pulp?
What is the main argument against Hypothesis 1 of dentine sensitivity?
What is the main argument against Hypothesis 1 of dentine sensitivity?
What is the proposed role of odontoblasts in Hypothesis 2 of dentine sensitivity?
What is the proposed role of odontoblasts in Hypothesis 2 of dentine sensitivity?
Which hypothesis suggests that fluid movement through tubules is sensed by free nerve endings?
Which hypothesis suggests that fluid movement through tubules is sensed by free nerve endings?
What is the limitation of Hypothesis 2 of dentine sensitivity?
What is the limitation of Hypothesis 2 of dentine sensitivity?
What is the relationship between nerve endings and dentine tubules according to Hypothesis 1?
What is the relationship between nerve endings and dentine tubules according to Hypothesis 1?
What is the name of the structure where free nerve endings are located according to Hypothesis 3?
What is the name of the structure where free nerve endings are located according to Hypothesis 3?
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