What does enamel cover ?

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Q: 176 (SSC/NA)
What does enamel cover ?

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Science

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SSC

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{'enamel': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'dentin': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tooth': [2, 0, 0, 3], 'cementum': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'crown': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'sides': [3, 0, 3, 3]}

Enamel is a hard, protective outer layer that covers the crown of a tooth. It is the hardest substance in the human body and helps to protect the underlying layers of the tooth from damage and decay. Option 1 correctly states that enamel covers the crown of the tooth. The crown is the visible part of the tooth that is above the gum line.

Option 2 is incorrect because enamel does not cover the dentin on all sides. Dentin is a layer of hard tissue that lies beneath the enamel and makes up the majority of the tooth structure.

Option 3 is incorrect because enamel does not cover cementum. Cementum is a hard, bony tissue that covers the root of the tooth and helps to anchor it to the jawbone.

Similarly, option 4 is incorrect because enamel does not cover cementum and only partially covers dentin.