This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
Rests of Malassez have potential to form: 
Select and explain. 
A. Epithelial tubes., B. Epithelial Diaphragm., C. Epithelial lining of Dental Cyst., D. All of the Above.
C: Epithelial lining of Dental Cyst.
Answer: C: Epithelial lining of Dental Cyst. 
Explanation: Surrounding connective tissue by a basal lamina, known as the epithelial cell rests of Malassez.
In adults these epithelial cell rests persist next to the root surface within the periodontal ligament. Although apparently functionless, they are the source of the epithelial lining of dental cysts that develop in reaction to inflammation of the periodontal ligament.