The hertwig's epithelial root shealth is essential to development of the root because it_______________?

Correct answer: B. Moulds the shape of roots and stimulates differentiation of odontoblasts

  • A. Gives rise to cementoblasts that produce cementum of the root
  • B. Moulds the shape of roots and stimulates differentiation of odontoblasts
  • C. Given rise to odontoblasts that lay down dentin of the root
  • D. Remians as an essential constituents of the periodontal ligament

Explanation

Hertwig's epithelial root sheath determines root shape and induces adjacent dental papilla cells to differentiate into odontoblasts, which form root dentine. It does not itself become cementoblasts or remain as the periodontal ligament.

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