The major cells seen in gingiva are______________?
Correct answer: C. Fibro blast
- A. Cementoblasts
- B. Odontoblasts
- C. Fibro blast
- D. Merkel cells
Explanation
Fibroblasts are the predominant cells in gingival connective tissue and produce and maintain its collagenous extracellular matrix. Odontoblasts and cementoblasts belong mainly to tooth tissues, while Merkel cells are sensory epithelial cells.
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