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Title: A healthier you

Description: a healthier you abeka book chapter 10

Total Flash Cards: 13

Created: 01/11/2009 16:13:16

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where is the hardewst substance in the body found
 Definition
the teeth
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name the bonelike tissue that gives atooth its shape
 Definition
dentin
Term
what is the living part of a tooth called
 Definition
pulp
Term
what is the glue that hold the root in place
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cementum
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3 nutrients needed for healtrhy teeth
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calcium phosphorusr and vitamin a
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what nutrient can the body convert to vitamin a
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carotene
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name a goood source of vitamin c
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citrus fruits
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what is another term for tooth decay
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dental caries
Term
the sticky film on the teeth
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plague
Term
what substance formed by plague and sugars destroys enamel
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acid
Term
what is an infecion of the root of a tooth called
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abscess
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which part of the bristles cleans the teeth
 Definition
the tips
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what is a buildup of plague that hardens on the teeth
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calculus