The bulk of a tooth consists of a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone called
A) enamel.
B) cementum.
C) dentin.
D) pulp.
E) periodontium.

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The bulk of a tooth consists of a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone called dentin. Enamel is the hard outer layer that covers the crown of the tooth, cementum covers the root, pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth, and periodontium refers to the tissues surrounding and supporting the tooth.

The Bulk of a Tooth Consists of a Mineralized Matrix