Question 1

Which of the following is not found in the central part of the pulp?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fibroblasts
B)   Cementoblasts
C)   Collagen fibers
D)   Veins and arteriesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Inflammation of the pulp may spread to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   dentin
B)   enamel
C)   predentin
D)   periodontiumE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The appearance of an odontoblast in the area of the pulp horns of the pulp is

Accepted Answer

A)   short.
B)   cuboidal.
C)   palisaded.
D)   stratified.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 4

Odontoblasts are the second most prevalent type of cell found in the pulp.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pulpal fibrosis is associated more with aging than injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Compared with radicular pulp,coronal pulp is smaller and contains fewer elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Odontoblasts continually form dentin throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best defines the zone of Weil?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cell-free region
B)   High cell density
C)   Concentrated plexus of nerves
D)   Large veins,arteries,and pericytesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Most denticles are

Accepted Answer

A)   true denticles that are embedded within dentin.
B)   true denticles that are free in the pulp.
C)   false denticles that are embedded within dentin.
D)   false denticles that are free in the pulp.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

How many pulps are present in the permanent dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   32
C)   52
D)   92E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The apical foramen is slightly larger in _____ teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior
B)   posterior
C)   maxillary
D)   mandibularE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Tight junctional complexes are communication openings between odontoblasts that transmit electrical impulses and small molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pulpal cells ___________ with age or trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase
B)   decrease
C)   disappear
D)   stay the sameE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In which theory is pain the result of odontoblastic movement into nerve endings?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transduction
B)   Hydrodynamic
C)   Pain transmission
D)   Direct innervationE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following best defines the term radicular pulp?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dental pulp located in the roots of teeth.
B)   Pulp with a soft,gelatinous consistency.
C)   The opening of root pulp into the periodontium.
D)   Dental pulp that occupies the crown of the tooth.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Accessory canals can result from blood vessels that have obstructed ________ formation.

Accepted Answer

A)   pulp
B)   dentin
C)   enamel
D)   foramenE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Odontoblasts produce which type of collagen?

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   II
C)   III
D)   IVE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which cell type is predominant in the cell-rich zone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fibroblasts
B)   Osteoblasts
C)   Erythroblast
D)   OdontoblastsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Pulp stones only occur in erupted teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

Dental pulp is not responsive to temperature change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Dental Pulp

Which of the following is not found in the central part of the pulp?

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Inflammation of the pulp may spread to the ______.

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The appearance of an odontoblast in the area of the pulp horns of the pulp is

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Odontoblasts are the second most prevalent type of cell found in the pulp.

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Pulpal fibrosis is associated more with aging than injury.

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Compared with radicular pulp,coronal pulp is smaller and contains fewer elements.

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Odontoblasts continually form dentin throughout life.

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Which of the following best defines the zone of Weil?

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Most denticles are

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How many pulps are present in the permanent dentition?

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The apical foramen is slightly larger in _____ teeth.

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Tight junctional complexes are communication openings between odontoblasts that transmit electrical impulses and small molecules.

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Pulpal cells ___________ with age or trauma.

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In which theory is pain the result of odontoblastic movement into nerve endings?

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Which of the following best defines the term radicular pulp?

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Accessory canals can result from blood vessels that have obstructed ________ formation.

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Odontoblasts produce which type of collagen?

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Which cell type is predominant in the cell-rich zone?

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Pulp stones only occur in erupted teeth.

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Dental pulp is not responsive to temperature change.

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