The Root of a Tooth is Covered By

Question

The root of a tooth is covered by
A) enamel.
B) cement.
C) dentin.
D) pulp.
E) the root canal.

Accepted Answer

The root of a tooth is covered by cement, which is a layer of hard, calcified tissue that protects and anchors the tooth in the jawbone. Enamel is the hard, outer layer of the tooth that covers the crown (part above the gum line), dentin is the layer beneath the enamel that makes up the bulk of the tooth, pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels, and the root canal is the space inside the root where the pulp is located.