Pulpal tissue cannot expand because the pulp is encased in hard dentinal tissue that makes expansion virtually impossible.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Pulpal walls are lined,or encased,with dentin,which is a hard tooth structure.Unlike other parts of the body,pulpal tissue is not able to expand when injury initiates the body's protective inflammatory response.The result is increased pressure,which causes pain.

Pulpal Tissue Cannot Expand Because the Pulp Is Encased in Hard