Nutritional supply of the ameloblasts during most of their life cycle is from the_____________?
Correct answer: B. Dental sac
- A. Dental pulp
- B. Dental sac
- C. Odontoblastic processes
- D. Reduced dental organ
Explanation
Ameloblasts are nourished indirectly through the dental sac or follicle, which supplies the developing tooth organ through its vascular connections. The mature enamel itself is avascular, so it cannot provide direct nutrition.
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