Pericytes are found___________?

Correct answer: B. Around capillaries of pulp

  • A. In thymus
  • B. Around capillaries of pulp
  • C. In gallbladder
  • D. Along with heparin on surface of mast cells

Explanation

Pericytes lie outside endothelial cells around small blood vessels, including the capillaries of dental pulp, where they provide support and help regulate blood flow. The other options describe unrelated locations or mast-cell components.

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