Developmental Biology

Question 1

Which stage of tooth development is being described:

• includes dental lamina and bud stages
• affects the presence or absence of tooth buds

Answer 1

Initiation

Question 2

Which stage of tooth development is being described:

• occurs during the bud, cap, and bell stages
• influences the size and proportions of the tooth

Answer 2

Proliferation

Question 3

Which stage of tooth development is being described:

• occurs from the advanced cap stage through the bell stage
• involves the formation of potential enamel and dentin-forming cells

Answer 3

Histodifferentiation

Question 4

Which stage of tooth development is being described:

• determines the shape and size of the tooth
• takes place during the bud, cap, and bell stages

Answer 4

Morphodifferentiation

Question 5

Which stage of tooth development is being described:

• occurs during the bell stage through completion of the root
• involves laying down enamel and dentin

Answer 5

Apposition