A special feature of the periodontal ligament fibroblasts is______________?

Correct answer: B. Presence of actin fibres and shape change

  • A. The number or organelles
  • B. Presence of actin fibres and shape change
  • C. size of the cells
  • D. Collagen fibre formation

Explanation

Periodontal ligament fibroblasts contain actin filaments and can alter their shape in response to mechanical stress, helping them remodel the ligament. Their distinctive feature is therefore contractile, shape-changing behaviour rather than merely their size or organelle number.

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