The Functions Of Different Teeth Flashcards
What type of teeth are primarily responsible for biting food?
Incisors
True or False: Canines are used for grinding food.
False
Fill in the blank: The teeth that are mainly used for tearing food are called ______.
Canines
What is the primary function of molars?
Grinding and chewing food
How many incisors does an adult human typically have?
8
Which teeth are located at the back of the mouth?
Molars
What is the difference between premolars and molars?
Premolars have a flatter surface for crushing food, while molars have a larger surface area for grinding.
True or False: Wisdom teeth are a type of premolar.
False
How many types of teeth are there in a typical adult human mouth?
Four (incisors, canines, premolars, molars)
What is the primary role of incisors in digestion?
Cutting food
What type of teeth are designed for holding and tearing?
Canines
True or False: Adults typically have more teeth than children.
True
Which teeth are usually the first to erupt in children?
Incisors
What is the function of premolars?
Crushing and tearing food
How many molars does an adult typically have?
12
What is the main characteristic of molar teeth?
They have a large, flat surface.
Fill in the blank: ______ are the teeth that assist in the transition from solid to liquid food in the mouth.
Molars
Which teeth are the last to appear in the mouth?
Wisdom teeth
True or False: Canines are sharper than incisors.
False
What is the role of the canine teeth during chewing?
They help to grip and tear food.
How many canines are present in an adult human mouth?
4
What is the main function of the incisors?
To cut food.
Fill in the blank: The ______ are the most numerous type of teeth in the human mouth.
Molars
What type of teeth are located between the canines and molars?
Premolars
True or False: All human teeth have the same shape.
False
What type of teeth do children lose as they grow?
Primary teeth (baby teeth)
How many teeth does a adult have?
32
