Question 163 · LDEK · Structure and physiology of the periodontium

Which of the following statements describing junctional epithelium are correct?

1) it is a part of connective tissue attachment;
2) it proliferates apically during gingivitis;
3) its turnover is 4-6 weeks;
4) it is non-keratinized, and it is composed of the basal and subbasal layers;
5) its part is epithelial attachment.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. all the above.
  2. B. 1,5.
  3. C. 3,4.
  4. D. 2,3.
  5. E. 4,5.
Hint

Separate the epithelial from the connective tissue attachment and recall whether junctional epithelium renews in days or weeks.

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