The substance that forms the outer covering of the neck and root of a tooth is:
A) enamel.
B) dentin.
C) cementum.
D) pulp.

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The outer covering of the neck and root of a tooth is known as cementum. Enamel is the hard, outermost layer of the tooth crown, while dentin is the layer beneath the enamel and makes up the bulk of the tooth. Pulp is the soft tissue within the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.

The Substance That Forms the Outer Covering of the Neck