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Dental And Oral Anatomy Final!

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Histology is the study of the _____of the body.
microscopic structure and function
The portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth is the:
clinical crown
Every tooth consists of a crown and one or more______.
roots
Anything that surrounds the apex of a tooth is known as?
periapical
Which of the following constitutes the bulk of the tooth?
Dentin
Radicular Pulp:
is continuous with tissues of the periapical area through the apical foramen
The periodontal ligament connects the of the tooth to the alveolar bone.
cementum
_____ mucosa is noted for its soft texture, moist surface, and ability to stretch and be compressed?
Lining
Funfiform papillae and their associated taste buds are considered a part of which of the following types of mucosa?
Specialized
The crown of the tooth is covered with:
Enamel
Enamel is and ranges in color from yellow to grayish white.
translucent
Which statement is not true of dentin?
Dentin is characterized by Hunter- Schreger bands
Which of the following is true of cementum?
Overlies root dentin
Pulp is made up of blood vessels and nerves that enters the pulp chamber through the:
Apical foramen
The attachment apparatus that retains the tooth in its functional position in the jaw includes the cementum, alveolar process, and:
periodontal ligament
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