Multiple choice

Bulk of the tooth in mammals is made up of

  1. dentine

  2. enamel

  3. pulp cavity

  4. root
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Explanation

Dentine forms the majority of tooth structure, lying beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp cavity. While enamel is the hardest outer covering, it's relatively thin. The pulp cavity contains soft tissue and nerves, while 'root' refers to the portion embedded in gum, not a tissue type.

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