Teeth, Skin, Hair, Nails, Ears, Eyes, Sleep Practice Quiz

Which term refers to the soft tissue found in the center of each tooth? 

• Pulp

• Gum

• Dentin

• Cementum

Which type of tooth cuts food into bite-sized pieces? 

• Molar

• Premolar

• Incisors

• Canine

Which term describes bad breath, which can be caused by poor oral hygiene? 

• Tartar

• Halitosis

• Plaque

• Periodontal Disease

Which is NOT one of the three main parts of the tooth? 

• Crown

• Neck

• Gum

• Root

An overbite and an underbite are examples of malocclusion. 

• True

• False

Cementum is the part of a tooth that contains blood vessels. 

• True

• False

The function of molars is to crush and grind food. 

• True

• False

Plaque that is not removed from teeth within 48 hours forms dentin. 

• True

• False

When you are cold, how does your skin keep heat in your body? 

• Sweat glands produce perspiration.

• Blood vessels in the skin narrow

• Blood vessels in the skin widen.

• Sebaceous glands increase oil production.

Match the following:

• Infections of the hair follicles caused by a bacteria.

• Warts

• Burning, itchy skin on the feet caused by a fungus.

• Athlete's Foot

• Red, scaly ring-shaped patches on the skin caused by a fungus

• Cold Sores

• Clusters of watery blisters near the mouth caused by a virus.

• Ringworm

• Hardened growths on skin caused by a virus.

• Boils