Question

Which of the following teeth is used for biting and cutting into foods?
A) incisors b( canines c) premolars d) molars

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

option A

• incisors are used for biting nd cutting into foods