Teeth Flashcards

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1
Q

The breaking down of food into smaller pieces before being swallowed is performed by

A

Hard, calcified structures known as teeth

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2
Q

The _____ muscles power the teeth

A

Jaw

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3
Q

The ________ from __________ lubricate the teeth

A

Saliva from the Salivary glands

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4
Q

A canine is

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Sharp, long and pointy

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5
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A molar is

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Broad and rigid

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6
Q

Incisors are

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Flat and wide

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7
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Incisors are used

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To bite food

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8
Q

The molars are used to

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Grind food

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9
Q

The canines are used to

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Tear food

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10
Q

What are the parts of the teeth?

A

Enamel
Pulp
Dentine
Centrum

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11
Q

What is the enamel

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It is the white covering of the tooth, it is very tough and durable and acts as body gaurd for the tooth protecting it from daily wear and tear

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12
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The dentine is

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A yellow bone like material that consists of tubes with fluid to transmit senses to the nerve

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13
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The dentine supports

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The enamel and it protects the pulp

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14
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The pulp is

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A soft tissue at the center of the tooth. It contains the tooth nerve ending and blood vessels

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15
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The gumline

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Connects the tooth with the gum

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