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What type of nerve fibers in the periodontal ligament regulate the luminal diameter of the arterioles?
What type of nerve fibers in the periodontal ligament regulate the luminal diameter of the arterioles?
Which type of nerve fibers in the periodontal ligament mediate pain sensation?
Which type of nerve fibers in the periodontal ligament mediate pain sensation?
What reflex is initiated by proprioceptive fibers in the periodontal ligament, causing an involuntary opening of the jaw when biting down on something hard?
What reflex is initiated by proprioceptive fibers in the periodontal ligament, causing an involuntary opening of the jaw when biting down on something hard?
Which type of collagenous connective tissue is found deep to the epithelium in the gingiva?
Which type of collagenous connective tissue is found deep to the epithelium in the gingiva?
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What is the principal fiber group in the gingiva that resembles those of the periodontal ligament?
What is the principal fiber group in the gingiva that resembles those of the periodontal ligament?
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How does the epithelium of the gingiva attach to the enamel surface near the tooth?
How does the epithelium of the gingiva attach to the enamel surface near the tooth?
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Which oral structure separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity?
Which oral structure separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity?
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What type of epithelium covers the masticatory mucosa on the oral aspect of the hard palate?
What type of epithelium covers the masticatory mucosa on the oral aspect of the hard palate?
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Which epithelium covers the uvula in the oral cavity?
Which epithelium covers the uvula in the oral cavity?
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What is responsible for the movement of the uvula?
What is responsible for the movement of the uvula?
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Which oral structure forms a robust barrier between the oral cavity and the gingival connective tissue?
Which oral structure forms a robust barrier between the oral cavity and the gingival connective tissue?
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What type of tissue underlies the wet stratified squamous keratinized epithelium on the oral aspect of the hard palate?
What type of tissue underlies the wet stratified squamous keratinized epithelium on the oral aspect of the hard palate?
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What do odontoblasts manufacture during dentinogenesis?
What do odontoblasts manufacture during dentinogenesis?
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Why does dentin have the capability of self-repair?
Why does dentin have the capability of self-repair?
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What is thought to mediate dentin sensitivity?
What is thought to mediate dentin sensitivity?
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What causes the depolarization of nerve fibers associated with dentin sensitivity?
What causes the depolarization of nerve fibers associated with dentin sensitivity?
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What is the composition of cementum?
What is the composition of cementum?
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What do odontoblasts have a close association with in the context of dentin sensitivity?
What do odontoblasts have a close association with in the context of dentin sensitivity?
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What is the main function of the odontoblastic zone of the pulp?
What is the main function of the odontoblastic zone of the pulp?
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Which zone of the pulp lacks cells and is located deep to the odontoblastic zone?
Which zone of the pulp lacks cells and is located deep to the odontoblastic zone?
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What is a characteristic feature of the cell-rich zone of the pulp?
What is a characteristic feature of the cell-rich zone of the pulp?
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What distinguishes the pulp core from most other loose connective tissues?
What distinguishes the pulp core from most other loose connective tissues?
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Which type of nerve fibers in the pulp are responsible for controlling blood vessel diameters?
Which type of nerve fibers in the pulp are responsible for controlling blood vessel diameters?
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What clinical observation indicates hemorrhage of the pulp?
What clinical observation indicates hemorrhage of the pulp?
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What is the average lifespan of cells in the taste buds?
What is the average lifespan of cells in the taste buds?
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Which type of cells in the taste bud function as reserve cells and regenerate other cells?
Which type of cells in the taste bud function as reserve cells and regenerate other cells?
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Where do nerve fibers enter the taste bud to form synaptic junctions with specific cell types?
Where do nerve fibers enter the taste bud to form synaptic junctions with specific cell types?
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What are the spindle-shaped cells in a taste bud composed of?
What are the spindle-shaped cells in a taste bud composed of?
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Which epithelial cells form the taste pore that interacts with nerve fibers?
Which epithelial cells form the taste pore that interacts with nerve fibers?
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What is the main function of the long, slender microvilli that protrude from the taste pore?
What is the main function of the long, slender microvilli that protrude from the taste pore?
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