The Periodontal Ligament Provides a Hammock of Tissue Bundles That

Multiple Choice

The periodontal ligament provides a hammock of tissue bundles that support the tooth within the bone. Each of the following is true regarding the periodontal ligament EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Periodontal ligament fibers tie the tooth to the bone.
B) Periodontal ligament fibers prevent the tooth from being pushed into the bone.
C) The periodontal ligament contains small blood and lymph vessel and nerves.
D) The main portion of the periodontal ligament is composed of osseous trabeculae.
E) Fluids within the periodontal ligament act as a hydraulic pressure system on the alveolar walls.