Digestion pt2 Flashcards
1
Q
Parts of the tooth
A
Enamel, Dentine, Pulp Gavity, Gum, Jaw bone, Nerve, Blood vessels
2
Q
Enamel
A
Protects the dentine
3
Q
Dentine
A
Makes the tooth hard
4
Q
Pulp Cavity
A
Blood vessels that supply tooth with oxygen/nutrients
5
Q
Gums
A
supports the crown by holding tooth in place
6
Q
Cement
A
Hard substance that holds the tooth in place
7
Q
Jaw bone
A
Supports the teeth in lower and upper jaw
8
Q
Nerve
A
Makes the tooth sensitive to stimuli
9
Q
Blood capillary
A
Supplies O2 and nutrients to the gum and teeth
10
Q
How many Canines?
A
4 (tear/ grip foods)
11
Q
How many Incisors?
A
8(cut & bite food)
12
Q
How many Molars?
A
12 (grind & crush food)
13
Q
How many Pre molars?
A
8 (grind & crush food)
