Parts of a Tooth Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the different parts of a human tooth and their functions.
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Parts of a Tooth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the tooth to help you.
1. What is the hardest substance in the human body, covering the crown of the tooth?
Dentin
Pulp
Enamel
Cementum
2. Which part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?
Enamel
Dentin
Pulp
Root
3. The is the visible part of the tooth above the gum line.
4. is a bone-like tissue that covers the root of the tooth.
5. The dentin is softer than the enamel.
True
False
6. The root of the tooth is anchored to the jawbone.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the main function of the enamel.
Match each part of the tooth with its description.
8. Crown
a. Contains nerves and blood vessels
9. Root
b. Visible part of the tooth
10. Pulp
c. Anchors the tooth in the jawbone