HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

Which of the following terms relates to the structure within a tooth?

1. Cusp

2. Cytoplasm

3. Dentin

4. Contact point

The correct answer is: Dentin

The term that relates to the structure within a tooth is "dentin." Dentin is a calcified tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth and is found beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp chamber. It plays a crucial role in providing support and structure to the tooth, as well as protecting the inner pulp from external stimuli. Dentin contains microscopic tubules that allow for the transmission of nerve signals, which can be important in the sensation of hot and cold. The other terms do not relate specifically to the internal structure of a tooth. The cusp refers to the pointed parts on the chewing surface of the tooth, cytoplasm is the gel-like substance within cells, and contact point describes where two adjacent teeth touch but does not refer to any structural component of a tooth itself. Thus, dentin is the most appropriate choice as it is directly connected to the internal anatomy of teeth.