The Functions Of Different Teeth Flashcards

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1
Q

What type of teeth are primarily responsible for biting food?

A

Incisors

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2
Q

True or False: Canines are used for grinding food.

A

False

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The teeth that are mainly used for tearing food are called ______.

A

Canines

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4
Q

What is the primary function of molars?

A

Grinding and chewing food

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5
Q

How many incisors does an adult human typically have?

A

8

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6
Q

Which teeth are located at the back of the mouth?

A

Molars

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7
Q

What is the difference between premolars and molars?

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Premolars have a flatter surface for crushing food, while molars have a larger surface area for grinding.

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8
Q

True or False: Wisdom teeth are a type of premolar.

A

False

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9
Q

How many types of teeth are there in a typical adult human mouth?

A

Four (incisors, canines, premolars, molars)

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10
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What is the primary role of incisors in digestion?

A

Cutting food

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11
Q

What type of teeth are designed for holding and tearing?

A

Canines

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12
Q

True or False: Adults typically have more teeth than children.

A

True

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13
Q

Which teeth are usually the first to erupt in children?

A

Incisors

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14
Q

What is the function of premolars?

A

Crushing and tearing food

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15
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How many molars does an adult typically have?

A

12

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16
Q

What is the main characteristic of molar teeth?

A

They have a large, flat surface.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: ______ are the teeth that assist in the transition from solid to liquid food in the mouth.

A

Molars

18
Q

Which teeth are the last to appear in the mouth?

A

Wisdom teeth

19
Q

True or False: Canines are sharper than incisors.

A

False

20
Q

What is the role of the canine teeth during chewing?

A

They help to grip and tear food.

21
Q

How many canines are present in an adult human mouth?

A

4

22
Q

What is the main function of the incisors?

A

To cut food.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ are the most numerous type of teeth in the human mouth.

A

Molars

24
Q

What type of teeth are located between the canines and molars?

A

Premolars

25
Q

True or False: All human teeth have the same shape.

A

False

26
Q

What type of teeth do children lose as they grow?

A

Primary teeth (baby teeth)

27
Q

How many teeth does a adult have?

A

32