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What is the function of the incisors?
What is the function of the incisors?
Cutting food
What is the function of the canines?
What is the function of the canines?
Tearing food
What is the function of the premolars?
What is the function of the premolars?
Grinding and chewing food
The tongue helps to move food around the mouth.
The tongue helps to move food around the mouth.
Explain the purpose of incisors.
Explain the purpose of incisors.
What is the purpose of premolars?
What is the purpose of premolars?
What is the main function of molars?
What is the main function of molars?
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Incisor function
Incisor function
Used for biting food.
Canine function
Canine function
Used for gripping and tearing.
Premolar function
Premolar function
Used for grinding/crushing food
Molar function
Molar function
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Incisor location
Incisor location
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Canine location
Canine location
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Premolar location
Premolar location
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Molar location
Molar location
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Teeth rows
Teeth rows
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Types of teeth
Types of teeth
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What are teeth used for?
What are teeth used for?
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Where are incisors located?
Where are incisors located?
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What is the shape of canines?
What is the shape of canines?
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What do premolars do?
What do premolars do?
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What are molars best at?
What are molars best at?
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How are teeth arranged?
How are teeth arranged?
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How many types of teeth are there?
How many types of teeth are there?
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What is the function of incisors?
What is the function of incisors?
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What is the function of canines?
What is the function of canines?
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What is the function of premolars/molars?
What is the function of premolars/molars?
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Study Notes
Teeth Structure and Function
- Teeth are arranged in rows on the upper and lower jaws
- Teeth come in different shapes, sizes
- Different types of teeth have specific functions
- Incisors: located at the front of the rows, sharp edges for biting/cutting food
- Canines: pointed, used for tearing flesh
- Premolars: flat, used for grinding and crushing food particles
- Anus: contains teeth
- Tongue and saliva: help with food processing
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Explore the various types of teeth, their arrangement, and specific functions in the human digestive process. This quiz will test your knowledge on incisors, canines, and premolars, along with the roles of the tongue and saliva in food processing.
