Question 101 (part 2) · LDEK · Etiology and classification
Choose true statement regarding inflammation of the pulp:
- A. the direct cause of inflammation are bacterial cells, such as for example Prevotella.
- B. T-cells produce biologically active lymphokines, which show cytotoxic activity upon contact with antigen.
- C. immune response cells begin phagocytic action as first in inflammatory hyperaemic pulp.
- D. B-cells activate lysosomal enzymes.
- E. chemotactic factors released from bacterial cells degrade the fibers and basic pulp substance.
Hint
Consider which cells phagocytose first, what actually triggers early pulpal inflammation, and what sensitised lymphocytes release.
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