The Human

What is the hardest part of the body?

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Correct answer

Enamel

Explanation

A human has around 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. They have many different functions, including chewing and biting. They are also important for our looks, for speaking and for singing. The enamel on our teeth is the hardest substance in the body. It is almost entirely made up of crystalline calcium phosphates.

Statistics

38% correct 15 correct · 25 incorrect

Question added 2008-07-04