All of the following cells of periodontal ligament are of mesenchymal origin except______________?
Correct answer: B. Cell rests of malassez
- A. Fibroblasts
- B. Cell rests of malassez
- C. Cementoblasts
- D. Multi totipotent cells
Explanation
Fibroblasts, stem-like multipotent cells, and cementoblasts arise from mesenchymal ectomesenchyme. The cell rests of Malassez are epithelial remnants of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath, so they are the exception.
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