GK QUESTION#3828
Consider the following statements regarding human teeth:
1. Enamel is the largest dental tissue, forming the bulk of the tooth beneath the enamel.
2. Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and covers the crown of the tooth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Answer
B. 2 only
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Explanation
Only statement 2 is correct. Dentine forms most of the bulk beneath the enamel. Enamel covers the crown and is the hardest tissue in the human body.