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Which of the following components is classified as a calcified tissue within a tooth?
Which of the following components is classified as a calcified tissue within a tooth?
- Pulp
- Gum
- Dentin (correct)
- Nerve
What is the primary function of the pulp in a tooth structure?
What is the primary function of the pulp in a tooth structure?
- To facilitate the attachment of teeth to the jaw (correct)
- To house blood vessels and nerves (correct)
- To provide structural support
- To protect the outer surfaces of the tooth
Which layer of the tooth directly lies beneath the enamel?
Which layer of the tooth directly lies beneath the enamel?
- Pulp
- Cementum
- Dentin (correct)
- Periodontal ligament
Which of these components is located within the pulp cavity?
Which of these components is located within the pulp cavity?
Which structure serves to connect the tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone?
Which structure serves to connect the tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament?
What is the primary function of the periodontal ligament?
What is the main role of enamel in tooth anatomy?
What is the main role of enamel in tooth anatomy?
Which structure is responsible for the protective outer covering of the tooth's crown?
Which structure is responsible for the protective outer covering of the tooth's crown?
Where is the dental pulp primarily located?
Where is the dental pulp primarily located?
What defines the clinical crown of a tooth?
What defines the clinical crown of a tooth?
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Tooth Enamel
Tooth Enamel
Hard, outer layer of the tooth, protecting it from wear and tear.
Tooth Pulp
Tooth Pulp
Soft, living tissue within the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves.
Pulp Cavity
Pulp Cavity
Area inside the tooth containing the pulp
Cementum
Cementum
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Dentin
Dentin
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Anatomical Crown
Anatomical Crown
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Clinical Crown
Clinical Crown
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Enamel
Enamel
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Dentin
Dentin
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Gum (gingiva)
Gum (gingiva)
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