Mechanical digestion Flashcards
1
Q
Enamel
A
Hardest substance made by mammals but can be dissolved by acid
2
Q
Dentine
A
Hard but not as hard as the enamel. Has channels containing living cytoplasm
3
Q
Cement
A
Has fibres growing out of it that attach the tooth to the jawbone
4
Q
Pulp
A
Contains nerves and blood vessels to supply the living parts of the tooth with food and oxygen
5
Q
Gum
A
Soft tissue surrounding the teeth and jaw bone, providing a seal around them
6
Q
Incisors
A
Chisel-shaped for biting and cutting
7
Q
Canines
A
Sharp and pointed teeth for tearing
8
Q
Premolars and molars
A
Chewing and grinding
