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All of the following cells of periodontal ligament are of mesenchymal origin except______________?

Correct answer: D. Cell rests of malassez

  • A. Fibroblasts
  • B. Multi totipotent cells
  • C. Cementoblasts
  • D. Cell rests of malassez

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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