Question 325 · LDEK · Structure and physiology of dental tissues
Indicate the false statement concerning sensory innervation of the periodontal ligament:
- A. nerves are accompanied by arterioles.
- B. it arises from the trigeminal nerve.
- C. it records pressure changes in the ligament.
- D. it arises from the facial nerve.
- E. receptors are sensitive to tooth movement.
Hint
Recall which cranial nerve carries general sensation from the teeth and their supporting tissues, and which nerve is mainly motor.
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