The dental pulp contains nerve endings/receptors for____________?

Correct answer: A. Pain

  • A. Pain
  • B. Pressure
  • C. Proprioception
  • D. Temperature

Explanation

Pulpal sensory fibers are predominantly free nerve endings that detect potentially damaging stimuli as pain. The pulp does not contain reliable specialized receptors for proprioception, and pressure or temperature typically also produce pain rather than a distinct sensation.

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