The Part of a Tooth That Contains Blood Vessels and Nerves

Question

The part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves is the
A) enamel.
B) cement.
C) dentin.
D) pulp cavity.
E) periodontium.

Accepted Answer

The pulp cavity is the part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves. Enamel is the hard, outer layer of the tooth. Cementum is the layer that covers the root of the tooth. Dentin is the layer beneath the enamel and cementum. The periodontium refers to the tissues that surround and support the tooth, such as the gums and bone.