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Tooth Development — NDEB AFK MCQ

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Which embryonic structure gives rise to the enamel of teeth?

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Correct answer: A — Inner enamel epithelium

The inner enamel epithelium (IEE) differentiates into ameloblasts, which produce enamel. The dental papilla gives rise to dentin and pulp (odontoblasts). The dental follicle forms cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Hertwig epithelial root sheath guides root formation but does not produce enamel.

Reference: Nanci – Ten Cate's Oral Histology, 9th ed., 2017