MA 700 FINAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Crown - CORRECT ANSWER - Visible portion of the tooth.
Pulp - CORRECT ANSWER - The tissue that contains the blood vessels and nerves of a
tooth
Root Canal - CORRECT ANSWER - The space within the root of the tooth containing
nerves and blood vessels.
apical foramen of tooth - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerves and blood vessels that enter the
root
Dentin - CORRECT ANSWER - Living cellular substance to bone
Cementum - CORRECT ANSWER - Thin layer of calcified connective tissue
Periodontal ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER - Fibers that firmly anchor the root in the
alveolar process.
Enamel - CORRECT ANSWER - Surrounds the dentin in the crown of the tooth.
Crown - CORRECT ANSWER - Visible portion of the tooth covered by enamel.
Root - CORRECT ANSWER - embedded into the sockets
Neck - CORRECT ANSWER - Small region which the crown and root meet.
, What structures make up the digestive tract? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth, pharynx,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
What occurs during mechanical digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Large pieces of food
that are ingested have to be broken down into smaller pieces.
What occurs during chemical digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses water to break
down food.
What is deglutition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swallowing
What are the four layers of the digestive tract? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mucosa
submucosa, muscular layer, and Serra's.
What muscle makes up the cheeks? - CORRECT ANSWER - Buccinator muscle
What is the function of the uvula? - CORRECT ANSWER - Move upward to direct food
away from the nasal cavity and into the oropharynx
What is the function of the lingual tonsils? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a defense
against bacteria that enter the mouth
Incisor teeth - CORRECT ANSWER - Chisel shaped and have sharp edges for biting
Cuspids - CORRECT ANSWER - Canines cone shaped grasping and tearing food.
bicuspids and molars - CORRECT ANSWER - Flat surfaces with rounded projections for
crushing and grinding.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Crown - CORRECT ANSWER - Visible portion of the tooth.
Pulp - CORRECT ANSWER - The tissue that contains the blood vessels and nerves of a
tooth
Root Canal - CORRECT ANSWER - The space within the root of the tooth containing
nerves and blood vessels.
apical foramen of tooth - CORRECT ANSWER - Nerves and blood vessels that enter the
root
Dentin - CORRECT ANSWER - Living cellular substance to bone
Cementum - CORRECT ANSWER - Thin layer of calcified connective tissue
Periodontal ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER - Fibers that firmly anchor the root in the
alveolar process.
Enamel - CORRECT ANSWER - Surrounds the dentin in the crown of the tooth.
Crown - CORRECT ANSWER - Visible portion of the tooth covered by enamel.
Root - CORRECT ANSWER - embedded into the sockets
Neck - CORRECT ANSWER - Small region which the crown and root meet.
, What structures make up the digestive tract? - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth, pharynx,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
What occurs during mechanical digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Large pieces of food
that are ingested have to be broken down into smaller pieces.
What occurs during chemical digestion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses water to break
down food.
What is deglutition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swallowing
What are the four layers of the digestive tract? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mucosa
submucosa, muscular layer, and Serra's.
What muscle makes up the cheeks? - CORRECT ANSWER - Buccinator muscle
What is the function of the uvula? - CORRECT ANSWER - Move upward to direct food
away from the nasal cavity and into the oropharynx
What is the function of the lingual tonsils? - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a defense
against bacteria that enter the mouth
Incisor teeth - CORRECT ANSWER - Chisel shaped and have sharp edges for biting
Cuspids - CORRECT ANSWER - Canines cone shaped grasping and tearing food.
bicuspids and molars - CORRECT ANSWER - Flat surfaces with rounded projections for
crushing and grinding.
