Teeth Flashcards
1
Q
What do herbivores have
Incisors for?-
Premolars + molars for?-
A
Incisors = biting
Premolars + molars = chewing grass
2
Q
Why do carnivores have very large canines?
A
Ripping + tearing meat
3
Q
Omnivores have a —- if — teeth
A
Mixture
All
4
Q
DENTAL FORMULA
Pig:
A
3143
———
3143
5
Q
DENTAL FORMULA
Sheep/ Cow:
A
0033
———
3133
6
Q
DENTAL FORMULA
Rabbit:
A
2033
———
1023
7
Q
Dental formula
Left to right
A
Incisors Canines Premolars Molars Upper jaw Lower jaw
8
Q
What chemicals are found in food?
A
1) Carbohydrates
2) Fats
3) Proteins
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
6) Water
9
Q
What happens to food during digestion?
Further?
A
They are broken down into there different chemical components
These chemicals are then broken down further and absorbed
