Question

Given below is a diagram of the vertical section of a tooth of a mammal:-

(i) Label parts 1 - 8
(ii) Which of the following parts are non living?
(iii) Is the tooth suited for cutting or for grinding? Give reason.​​

Answer 1

Hello, the answers are:-

(i)

1- Enamel

2- Dentine

3- Blood capillaries

4- Neck of tooth

5- Gum

6- Cement

7- Jaw Bone

8- Pulp Canal (nerves)

(ii)

Enamel is the non living among the images.

(iii)

The tooth is situated for cutting food because, it is sharp pointed, .i.e. it is a canine teeth.

Hope it helps you.

Answered by Benjemin ☺️