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Dentistry Oral Biology I Quiz: Cementum
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Dentistry Oral Biology I Quiz: Cementum

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What is the function of cementum?

  • To anchor gingival and periodontal fibers (correct)
  • To provide structural support to the tooth enamel
  • To facilitate blood circulation in the tooth roots
  • To aid in the sensory perception of the teeth
  • How do cementoblasts become cementocytes?

  • By interacting with blood vessels in the dental sac
  • Through a process of cellular division and differentiation
  • By depositing cementum matrix around themselves (correct)
  • By secreting specific enzymes into the extracellular matrix
  • Where are cementoblasts derived from?

  • The periodontal ligament
  • The dental pulp
  • The dental sac (correct)
  • The enamel organ
  • What is the characteristic of cementocytes?

    <p>They have spider-like cells with multiple processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are newly formed cementoblasts extending numerous tiny cytoplasmic processes into?

    <p>The loosely arranged and not mineralized dentin matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

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