Question 1

Cementocytes found deep in the cementum have _________ organelles than those found near the surface of the cementum.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  fewer 
C)  larger 
D)  smaller 
A)  more 
B)  fewer 
C)  larger 
D)  smaller B

Question 2

The initial layer of cementum contains an enamelin-like protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In what percentage of cases does cementum meet enamel?

Accepted Answer

30%

Question 4

The initial layer of cementum is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The initial layer of cementum is known...

Question 5

Which of the following best defines a cementicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ovoid calcification in the periodontal ligament (PDL) 
B)  A spindle-shaped cell found in the connective tissue 
C)  A flattened and elongated cell found in the coronal portions of the pulp 
D)  An irregularly shaped calcified mass appearing in the canal of the pulp 
A)  An ovoid calcification in the periodontal ligament (PDL) 
B)  A spindle-shaped cell found in the connective tissue 
C)  A flattened and elongated cell found in the coronal portions of the pulp 
D)  An irregularly shaped calcified mass appearing in the canal of the pulp

Question 6

Following resorption,cemental repair is a function of the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following resorption,cemental repair is a function of...

Question 7

Which percentage of collagen is found in organic cementum?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% to 25% 
B)  30% to 35% 
C)  40% to 45% 
D)  50% to 55% 
A)  20% to 25% 
B)  30% to 35% 
C)  40% to 45% 
D)  50% to 55%

Question 8

In terms of cementum formation,what does OMG stand for?

Accepted Answer

Overlap,me

Question 9

Cementum is thickest at which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apex of the root 
B)  Cementoenamel junction 
C)  Cervical region of the root 
D)  Furcation of multirooted teeth 
A)  Apex of the root 
B)  Cementoenamel junction 
C)  Cervical region of the root 
D)  Furcation of multirooted teeth

Question 10

Which of the following best defines the term ankylosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveolar bone fuses with cementum. 
B)  The cementum fuses with underlying dentin. 
C)  Alveolar bone fuses with the PDL ligament. 
D)  The cementum of two adjacent teeth fuses together. 
A)  Alveolar bone fuses with cementum. 
B)  The cementum fuses with underlying dentin. 
C)  Alveolar bone fuses with the PDL ligament. 
D)  The cementum of two adjacent teeth fuses together.

Question 11

Which of the following is formed by cementoblasts and maintained by cementocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic fiber bundles 
B)  Intrinsic fibers of cementum 
C)  Calcified ligament fiber bundles 
D)  Principal fibers of the periodontal ligament. 
A)  Extrinsic fiber bundles 
B)  Intrinsic fibers of cementum 
C)  Calcified ligament fiber bundles 
D)  Principal fibers of the periodontal ligament.

Question 12

Intermediate cementum forms completely,before the deposition of secondary cementum begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Young children frequently develop free cementicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cementum forms more rapidly than dentin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List two characteristic differences between cementum and bone.

Accepted Answer

Cementum does not contain bloo

Question 16

Why does aging cementum appear to have a rough surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic wear and occlusal force 
B)  Calcification of ligament fiber bundles 
C)  Obstruction of the pattern of incremental lines 
D)  Cementoblasts cannot repair cementum after resorption. 
A)  Extrinsic wear and occlusal force 
B)  Calcification of ligament fiber bundles 
C)  Obstruction of the pattern of incremental lines 
D)  Cementoblasts cannot repair cementum after resorption.

Question 17

The intermediate layer of cementum is _____ thick.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 cm 
B)  10 mm 
C)  10 µm 
D)  10 nm 
A)  10 cm 
B)  10 mm 
C)  10 µm 
D)  10 nm

Question 18

Aging cementum may obstruct the ______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aging cementum may obstruct the ______ _______....

Question 19

The majority of cementocytes reside within the apical cementum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some __________ have long processes that lie in canaliculi.

Accepted Answer

A)  lacunae 
B)  cementicles 
C)  cementocytes 
D)  collagen fibers 
A)  lacunae 
B)  cementicles 
C)  cementocytes 
D)  collagen fibers

Cementocytes found deep in the cementum have _________ organelles than those found near the surface of the cementum.

The initial layer of cementum contains an enamelin-like protein.

In what percentage of cases does cementum meet enamel?

The initial layer of cementum is known as ____________.

Which of the following best defines a cementicle?

Following resorption,cemental repair is a function of the ____________.

Which percentage of collagen is found in organic cementum?

In terms of cementum formation,what does OMG stand for?

Cementum is thickest at which of the following?

Which of the following best defines the term ankylosis?

Which of the following is formed by cementoblasts and maintained by cementocytes?

Intermediate cementum forms completely,before the deposition of secondary cementum begins.

Young children frequently develop free cementicles.

Cementum forms more rapidly than dentin.

List two characteristic differences between cementum and bone.

Why does aging cementum appear to have a rough surface?

The intermediate layer of cementum is _____ thick.

Aging cementum may obstruct the _.

The majority of cementocytes reside within the apical cementum.

Some __________ have long processes that lie in canaliculi.

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

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Exam 10: Cementum

Cementocytes found deep in the cementum have _________ organelles than those found near the surface of the cementum.

The initial layer of cementum contains an enamelin-like protein.

In what percentage of cases does cementum meet enamel?

The initial layer of cementum is known as ____________.

Which of the following best defines a cementicle?

Following resorption,cemental repair is a function of the ____________.

Which percentage of collagen is found in organic cementum?

In terms of cementum formation,what does OMG stand for?

Cementum is thickest at which of the following?

Which of the following best defines the term ankylosis?

Which of the following is formed by cementoblasts and maintained by cementocytes?

Intermediate cementum forms completely,before the deposition of secondary cementum begins.

Young children frequently develop free cementicles.

Cementum forms more rapidly than dentin.

List two characteristic differences between cementum and bone.

Why does aging cementum appear to have a rough surface?

The intermediate layer of cementum is _____ thick.

Aging cementum may obstruct the ______ _______.

The majority of cementocytes reside within the apical cementum.

Some __________ have long processes that lie in canaliculi.

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 the Teeth

Enamel

Dentin

Dental Pulp

Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament

Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum

Temporomandibular Joint

Oral Mucosa

Salivary Glands and Tonsils

Biofilms

Filters

Aging cementum may obstruct the _.