What Happens to the Specific Cells from the Enamel Organ

question 27

Multiple Choice

What happens to the specific cells from the enamel organ that will differentiate into preameloblasts?

• A) Their length shortens.
• B) Their nuclei repolarize.
• C) Their cellular contents mineralize.
• D) They line up along the basement membrane.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings or behaviors from the original source to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously excluded from conscious thought.

Projection

A defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person.

Denial

A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.