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− | ==Introduction==
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− | Cementoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete [[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|cementum]].
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− | ==Properties==
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− | *Epithelial cells near the distal end of the cup
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− | *Become follicle cells
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− | *Synthesise [[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|cementum]] which mostly contains collagen I
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− | *[[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|Cementum]] surrounds the [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]]
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− | *[[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|Cementum]] is acellular and not readily absorbed.
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− | [[Category:Alimentary System]]
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