Which statement is NOT true of the teeth?
A)The pulp cavity contains blood vessels and branches of the trigeminal nerve.
B)A complete set of permanent teeth numbers 32.
C)A hard chewing surface is provided by dentine, which is similar to bone.
D)The teeth are found in sockets in the mandible and maxillae.

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Dentine provides a hard chewing surface, but it is not similar to bone in composition. The hard chewing surface is actually provided by enamel, which is the hardest substance in the body. Dentine lies beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp cavity.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Teeth