Gap Junctions That Connect Nerve Cells in Dental Pulp Are

question 60

True/False

Gap junctions that connect nerve cells in dental pulp are responsible for the discomfort felt when teeth are damaged.

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Definitions:

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.

Lumen

The interior space or cavity of a tubular organ or structure, such as an artery or intestine, through which fluids pass.

Fenestrations

Small openings or pores, often found in the endothelial cells of capillaries, that allow for the exchange of substances between blood vessels and surrounding tissues.

Filtration Slits

Narrow gaps between the podocytes in the glomerulus of the kidney through which filtration of blood plasma occurs.