The Maxillary Lateral Incisor Usually Has a Straight, Thick, Cylindrically

question 20

Multiple Choice

The maxillary lateral incisor usually has a straight, thick, cylindrically shaped root. The root length of the maxillary lateral incisor is about 1.5 times the length of the crown.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Lateral Meristem

Plant tissue located in the stem and root that enables growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots, allowing them to increase in thickness.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork (phellem) cells for protection and waterproofing.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody and providing structural support.