Lining each tooth socket is
A) a mucous membrane
B) a simple squamous epithelium membrane
C) a periodontal membrane
D) dentin

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The periodontal membrane lines each tooth socket and provides support for the tooth, as well as anchoring it in place. A mucous membrane covers the surfaces of the mouth and throat, but not each tooth socket. A simple squamous epithelium membrane is a type of lining found in the alveoli of the lungs, but not in tooth sockets. Dentin is a hard substance found under the enamel of teeth, but it does not line tooth sockets.

Lining Each Tooth Socket Is