BiologyCLASS 10CBSE
answered 1 Jun 2026Explain the structure of a tooth shown in the image in simple short points
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The image shows the main parts of a tooth, including the crown, neck, roots, and internal tissues.
Parts of Tooth:
- Crown – visible upper part of the tooth
- Neck – narrow part near the gum
- Roots – lower part fixed in the jaw bone
- Enamel – hard outer covering of the crown
- Dentin – layer beneath enamel
- Pulp cavity – inner space containing soft tissue
- Gum – tissue surrounding the tooth
- Jaw bone – bone that holds the tooth
- Connective tissue – supports and attaches the tooth
- Cement – covering of the root
- Blood vessels and nerves – supply nutrition and sensation