The formation of the dental lamina is initiated by______________?

Correct answer: C. Neural crest cells

  • A. Forebrain
  • B. Rathke's pouch
  • C. Neural crest cells
  • D. Odontoblasts

Explanation

The dental lamina forms through epithelial-mesenchymal interaction initiated by signals from neural crest-derived ectomesenchyme. Odontoblasts arise later from the dental papilla, while Rathke's pouch is related to pituitary development.

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