Biology, asked by nsingh10680, 8 months ago

identify the teeth which have chisel-like
structures which help in cutting and biting the
food
(a) Canines
(b) Incisors
(C) Premolars
(d) Molars​

Answers

Answered by KD25
1

Explanation:

Answer:

Option A) Incisors

Incisor type of teeth is used for biting and cutting food.

Additional Information:

• Teeth play a major role in digestion, the teeth are responsible for breaking the food into small pieces and mixing with the saliva.

• Each tooth consists of a crown a part of the tooth that is visible above the gum and one or more is roots.

• The root is the unseen portion that supports and holds to tooth in place.

• A tooth is made up of dentine.

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★ The four types of teeth found in the mouth -

>> Incisor -

Placed in the front upper and lower jaws

Number of teeth - 8

The structure is flat with chisel like sharp edge

Used for biting and cutting food

>> Canines -

Placed next to canines, upper and lower jaw

Number of teeth - 4

The structure is sharp and pointed

Used for tearing food

>> Premolars -

Placed next to canines, upper and lower jaw

Number of teeth - 8

The structure is broad, flat with ridge forming 2 cusps

Used to crush and grind food

>> Molars -

Placed next to premolars, upper and lower jaw

Number of teeth - 12

The structure is broad, flat and strong.

Used most of the times for chewing food.

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