Question 1

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. 
A)  short. 
B)  cuboidal. 
C)  palisaded. 
D)  stratified. C

Question 2

Pulpal fibrosis is associated more with aging than injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Pulp stones only occur in erupted teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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 arteries 
A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Cementoblasts 
C)  Collagen fibers 
D)  Veins and arteries

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pulp 
B)  dentin 
C)  enamel 
D)  foramen 
A)  pulp 
B)  dentin 
C)  enamel 
D)  foramen

Question 6

Dental pulp is not responsive to temperature change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The apical foramen is slightly larger in _____ teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior 
B)  posterior 
C)  maxillary 
D)  mandibular 
A)  anterior 
B)  posterior 
C)  maxillary 
D)  mandibular

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How many pulps are present in the permanent dentition?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  32 
C)  52 
D)  92 
A)  20 
B)  32 
C)  52 
D)  92

Question 10

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

Question 11

Inflammation of the pulp may spread to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentin 
B)  enamel 
C)  predentin 
D)  periodontium 
A)  dentin 
B)  enamel 
C)  predentin 
D)  periodontium

Question 12

Odontoblasts continually form dentin throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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. 
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.

Question 14

Odontoblasts produce which type of collagen?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Osteoblasts 
C)  Erythroblast 
D)  Odontoblasts 
A)  Fibroblasts 
B)  Osteoblasts 
C)  Erythroblast 
D)  Odontoblasts

Question 16

Pulpal cells ___________ with age or trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  disappear 
D)  stay the same 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  disappear 
D)  stay the same

Question 17

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. 
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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Transduction 
B)  Hydrodynamic 
C)  Pain transmission 
D)  Direct innervation 
A)  Transduction 
B)  Hydrodynamic 
C)  Pain transmission 
D)  Direct innervation

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Pulpal fibrosis is associated more with aging than injury.

Pulp stones only occur in erupted teeth.

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

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

Dental pulp is not responsive to temperature change.

The apical foramen is slightly larger in _____ teeth.

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

How many pulps are present in the permanent dentition?

Which of the following best defines the zone of Weil?

Inflammation of the pulp may spread to the ______.

Odontoblasts continually form dentin throughout life.

Which of the following best defines the term radicular pulp?

Odontoblasts produce which type of collagen?

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

Pulpal cells ___________ with age or trauma.

Most denticles are

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

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

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

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

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Exam 9: Dental Pulp

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

Pulpal fibrosis is associated more with aging than injury.

Pulp stones only occur in erupted teeth.

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

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

Dental pulp is not responsive to temperature change.

The apical foramen is slightly larger in _____ teeth.

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

How many pulps are present in the permanent dentition?

Which of the following best defines the zone of Weil?

Inflammation of the pulp may spread to the ______.

Odontoblasts continually form dentin throughout life.

Which of the following best defines the term radicular pulp?

Odontoblasts produce which type of collagen?

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

Pulpal cells ___________ with age or trauma.

Most denticles are

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

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

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

Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues

Structure and Function of Cells, tissues, and Organs

Development of the Oral Facial Region

Development of the Face and Palate

Development of Teeth

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Cementum

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters