Odontoblast orientation is such that the nuclei face the ameloblasts. The ER, mitochondria, and golgi point towards the pulp.
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Both true
True, false
False, true
Both false
Question 2
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Cathepsin K becomes active at neutral pH. MMPs are active at pH 5
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Both true
True, false
False, true
Both false
Question 3
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The majority of the dentin matrix is made from type III collagen. Mantle dentin is made from type I collagen
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Both true
True, false
False, true
Both false
Question 4
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Von Korff fibers are seen within the predentin matrix. They will be mineralized via vesicles.
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Both true
True, false
False, true
Both false
Question 5
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Globular dentin in seen as a reaction to injury or in rapid tooth formation. Linear dentin is formed more gradually
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Both true
Both false
True, false
False, true
Question 6
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Which of the following is true?
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DPP is acidic and initiates mineralization
DSP inhibits mineralization
DGP inhibits mineralization, found at C-terminal
DPP, DSP
All of the above
Question 7
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Proteases can be found in dentin matrix, cementum, and bone. Non-collagen proteins are not characteristic of dentin itself although they stimulate tertiary dentin formation
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Both true
True, false
False, true
Both false
Question 8
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Dead dentinal tracts come from...
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tooth decay
trauma
dead odontoblast
decay and odontoblast only
all of the above
Question 9
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Dentin formed in response to injury resembles bone. Intertubular dentin generally tends to resemble trabecular bone