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Which type of human teeth is primarily used for cutting food?

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Which type of human teeth is primarily used for cutting food?.

  1. A.Incisors
  2. B.Canines
  3. C.Premolars
  4. D.Molars

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Types of Human Teeth

A diagram shows four types of teeth: incisors at the front, canines next to incisors, followed by premolars and molars at the back.

Type of ToothFunction
IncisorsCut food
CaninesTear food
PremolarsGrind food
MolarsCrush food
  1. a

    Describe the role of incisors in the physical digestion of food.

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  2. b

    Identify two types of teeth involved in grinding and crushing food.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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