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The 2nd most prominent cells in pulp are______________?

Correct answer: C. Odontoblasts

  • A. Fibroblasts
  • B. defense cells
  • C. Odontoblasts
  • D. Histocytes or resting wandering cell

Explanation

Fibroblasts are the most numerous pulp cells, while odontoblasts are generally regarded as the second most prominent cell population. Defence cells and histiocytes are less numerous.

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