Digestive System Review

What enters through the root foramen at the base of the tooth?

• Enamel and dentin

• Blood vessels and nerves

• Plaque and tartar

• Saliva and minerals

What is the visible part of the tooth called?

• Pulp cavity

• Crown

• Root

• Gingiva

What is the function of the root of a tooth?

• To produce saliva

• To chew food

• To anchor the tooth to gingiva (gums) and skull

• To protect the tooth from cavities

What are deciduous teeth also known as?

• Wisdom teeth

• Permanent teeth

• Baby teeth

• Molars

How many deciduous teeth should a child have by age 2?

• 10

• 20

• 32

• 28

What is another name for adult teeth?

• Milk teeth

• Deciduous teeth

• Permanent teeth

• Baby teeth

What is plaque?

• A type of tooth

• A sticky matrix formed by bacteria sticking to the tooth surface

• A tool used for dental hygiene

• A mineral found in saliva

What can cavities lead to if not treated?

• Brighter teeth

• Stronger enamel

• Root canal

• Healthier gums

What does the oral cavity consist of?

• Mouth, stomach, and intestines

• Mouth, pharynx, and esophagus

• Mouth, liver, and pancreas

• Mouth, lungs, and trachea

What is the function of the epiglottis?

• It secretes digestive enzymes

• It absorbs nutrients

• It prevents food from entering the trachea

• It grinds down food