Tooth Anatomy – What Teeth Are Made Of

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   What is the hard outer layer of a tooth called?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Why do herbivore animals (plant-eaters) have many more molars than canine teeth?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each tooth type to an animal that relies heavily on it.

More exercises in this module

• Digestive Organs – Know Your System

• The Eggshell Experiment – Testing How Drinks Affect Teeth

• Why We Chew – Mechanical vs Chemical Digestion

• Science of the Experiment – Planning and Drawing Conclusions

• Nutrients and Waste – What the Body Keeps and Removes

• Tooth Decay – How Cavities Form and How to Prevent Them