Dental Pulp Quiz

What is the primary function of the dental pulp?

• Facilitate tooth eruption

• Support tooth structure

• Provide nourishment

• Protect against bacteria

Which type of pulp is located in the crown of the tooth?

• Radicular pulp

• Coronal pulp

• Apical pulp

• Cellular pulp

What is the term for the opening at the apex of the tooth where nerves and blood vessels enter?

• Root canal

• Pulp chamber

• Apical foramen

• Dentin tubule

What type of connective tissue is dental pulp primarily composed of?

• Adipose tissue

• Dense connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Loose connective tissue

What is the role of odontoblasts in the dental pulp?

• Produce enamel

• Produce dentin

• Provide sensory function

• Regulate blood flow

Which of the following is NOT a function of the dental pulp?

• Reparative function

• Structural function

• Inductive function

• Sensory function

What happens to the number of cells in the pulp as a person ages?

• Increases significantly

• Decreases gradually

• Remains constant

• Increases then decreases

What is the primary component of pulp stones?

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Cementum

• Calcified masses

Which layer of the pulp is rich in capillaries and nerve networks?

• Cell-rich layer

• Coronal pulp

• Cell-free zone

• Odontogenic zone

What type of fibers are primarily responsible for pain sensation in the dental pulp?

• Unmyelinated fibers

• Myelinated fibers

• Motor fibers

• Sensory fibers