Quiz 2

Question 1

All of the following are true regarding the periodontal ligament except:

Answer 1

It is attached to the enamel

Question 2

All of the following statements regarding dentin are true except

Answer 2

it contains nerves

Question 3

Molars __________ and are designed for ___________.

Answer 3

are multicusp; grinding

Question 4

The ______is the largest tooth.

Answer 4

Carnassial

Question 5

The _________ are used for shearing and grooming.

Answer 5

Incisors

Question 6

The visible portion of the tooth is called the ___________.

Answer 6

Crown

Question 7

The adult cat has ________ teeth

Answer 7

30

Question 8

In general, primary teeth exfoliate ____________ prior to eruption of adult teeth

Answer 8

1-2 weeks

Question 9

T/F Dentin is the hardest substance in the body

Answer 9

F (Enamel)

Question 10

Dogs and cats have _________ incisors on the upper jaw.

Answer 10

6

Question 11

Enamel is produced by

Answer 11

Ameloblasts

Question 12

Poodles are an example of a ____________ head type

Answer 12

Mesaticephalic

Question 13

T/F Dogs and cats have a single mandible bone

Answer 13

False

Question 14

__________ is the directional term meaning toward the root of the tooth

Answer 14

Apical

Question 15

All of the following are found in the upper jaw except:

Answer 15

None of these

Question 16

The area in which the root joins the crown is called the____________.

Answer 16

Furcation

Question 17

T/F Puppies & kittens have the same #of deciduous teeth

Answer 17

False

Question 18

The tooth root surface is covered by _________

Answer 18

Cementum