Question

dental pulp is:
a the substance used to create false teeth or dentures
b another way to describe gums that are inflamed
c the space inside the hollow part of the tooth, filled with blood
supply and nerves
d the scientific term for food that is chewed for more than thirty
seconds

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: False teeth/dentures are prosthetics, not dental pulp. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Inflamed gums are gingivitis, not dental pulp. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Dental pulp is the soft tissue inside the tooth's hollow part, containing blood vessels and nerves. This matches.
• Option D: Chewed food description is irrelevant to dental pulp. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. The space inside the hollow part of the tooth, filled with blood supply and nerves