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Junctional Epithelium

This image shows junctional epithelium near the cervix of the tooth. Electron microscopy would reveal hemidesmosomes between the epithelial cells (A) and the cementum (B), functioning to provide a form of attachment for the epithelium. Identify C, D and E.

 


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A - epithelial cells
B - cementum
C - stratum germinatum of gingival epithelium

D - resting lines
E - dentin

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