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Which type of teeth is primarily used for taking bites of food?
What distinguishes molars from premolars in terms of structure?
Which teeth are described as the sharpest and are used for ripping and tearing food?
What is the primary function of premolars?
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How many types of teeth do humans have?
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What type of fingerprint pattern slopes upward and then down, resembling very narrow mountains?
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Which fingerprint pattern forms a circular or spiral shape?
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Which type of fingerprint begins on one side of the finger, curves around, and exits from the same side?
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Which fingerprint pattern begins on one side, curves upward, and exits on the opposite side?
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How many types of fingerprint patterns are indicated in the provided text?
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Study Notes
Types of Teeth
- There are four main types of teeth in the human mouth, each with unique characteristics.
- Incisors: used for biting and taking food into the mouth.
- Canines: the sharpest teeth, used for ripping and tearing food apart, and are pointed in shape.
- Premolars: used for chewing and grinding food, and have a single attachment to the jawbone.
- Molars: also used for chewing and grinding food, and are typically larger with two or three attachments to the jawbone.
Fingerprint Types
- There are three main types of fingerprints based on their patterns.
- Arches: slope upward and then downward, resembling narrow mountains.
- Whorls: form a circular or spiral pattern.
- Simple Loops: begin on one side of the finger, curve around, and exit from the same side.
- Double Loops: begin on one side of the finger, curve upward, and exit on another side.
Fingerprint Activity
- Take fingerprints to identify the pattern type.
- Record fingerprints for each finger:
- Thumb
- Index finger
- Middle finger
- Ring finger
- Pinky
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Description
Learn about the different types of teeth in the human mouth, including incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Discover their functions and characteristics.
