JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    Space in the jaw bone unoccupied by teeth is called

    A)  dentine          

    B)         diastema           

    C)         enamel          

    D)         crown

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The gap that separates the being teeth from the grinding teeth in herbivores is called Diastema. It creates a space in which food can be held ready for the grinding action of the teeth. This space is filled by large canine teeth in carnivores.


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