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What is the function of dental pulp?
What is the function of dental pulp?
Odontoblasts are responsible for the formation of ______.
Odontoblasts are responsible for the formation of ______.
dentin
What are the components of dental pulp?
What are the components of dental pulp?
The dental pulp has ______ functions.
The dental pulp has ______ functions.
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Which cells are responsible for dentin formation?
Which cells are responsible for dentin formation?
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The dental pulp contains ______, fibroblasts, defense cells, pericytes, and stem cells.
The dental pulp contains ______, fibroblasts, defense cells, pericytes, and stem cells.
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What is the structure of odontoblasts?
What is the structure of odontoblasts?
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The dental pulp contains ______, nerve fibers, and lymphatics.
The dental pulp contains ______, nerve fibers, and lymphatics.
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What is the function of secondary dentin?
What is the function of secondary dentin?
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The dental pulp is ______ to irritants.
The dental pulp is ______ to irritants.
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What is the location of the pulp chamber?
What is the location of the pulp chamber?
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Odontoblasts develop processes or extensions around which ______ forms.
Odontoblasts develop processes or extensions around which ______ forms.
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What is the function of pericytes in dental pulp?
What is the function of pericytes in dental pulp?
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Dental pulp forms ______ dentin as a protective measure.
Dental pulp forms ______ dentin as a protective measure.
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Study Notes
- Pulp tissue occupies a cavity at the center of the tooth.
- Pulp cavity has a pulp chamber in the crown portion and root canal in the root.
- Dental pulp has inductive, nutritive, formative, protective, and defensive functions.
- Dental pulp contains odontoblasts, fibroblasts, defense cells, pericytes, and stem cells.
- Odontoblasts are responsible for dentin formation.
- Odontoblasts are small and oval when they first differentiate but soon become columnar.
- Odontoblasts develop processes or extensions around which dentin forms.
- Odontoblasts have a large nucleus in their basal part and a Golgi apparatus in their apical part.
- Dental pulp contains blood vessels, nerve fibers, and lymphatics.
- Dental pulp is sensitive to irritants and forms secondary dentin as a protective measure.
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Test your knowledge on dental pulp with this informative quiz! Learn about the structure and functions of the pulp tissue, as well as the different types of cells found within it. Discover the role of odontoblasts in dentin formation, and how the pulp responds to irritants. Whether you're a dental student or just interested in oral health, this quiz is sure to be a valuable learning experience.
