Histologically the dental pulp most closely resembles______________?
Correct answer: A. Loose connective tissue
- A. Loose connective tissue
- B. Vascular tissue
- C. Granulation tissue
- D. Nerve tissue
Explanation
Dental pulp is specialised loose connective tissue containing fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, blood vessels, nerves, and defence cells. Its vascularity is prominent, but histologically it is classified as loose connective tissue rather than vascular or nerve tissue.
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