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Discuss the roles of different types of human teeth in the physical digestion of food.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyHuman nutritionCore content

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This point belongs to Physical digestion, especially Physical digestion outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss the roles of different types of human teeth in the physical digestion of food.
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Diagram Description

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

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Describe the role of incisors in the physical digestion of food.
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b
Identify two types of teeth involved in grinding and crushing food.
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