Anatomy: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Anatomy

Sample item

What is the hardest tissue in body?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Enamel

This item reviews Anatomy; Enamel is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Pulp

    Pulp is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Enamel (correct)

    Correct. Enamel matches the defining feature.

  • C. Cementum

    Cementum is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Dentin

    Dentin does not fit the stated pattern.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Enamel. This item reviews Anatomy; Enamel is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Pulp" not the answer?

Pulp is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Cementum" not the answer?

Cementum is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Dentin" not the answer?

Dentin does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Anatomy in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Enamel matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Anatomy?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.