Aging process affects pulp tissue by_____________?
Correct answer: D. Decreasing the size and shape of pulp tissue and cellular component
- A. Decrease the calcific component of the pulp
- B. Increase cellular component at the expenses of fibre component
- C. Increases vascularity of the pulp
- D. Decreasing the size and shape of pulp tissue and cellular component
Explanation
With age, the pulp space becomes smaller and the tissue shows reduced cellularity, increased fibrosis and more calcifications. Vascularity generally decreases rather than increases.
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