AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Front teeth used for biting food.
A
Incisors
B
Canines
C
Premolars
D
Molars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Incisors are the four front teeth in the centre of each jaw. Their cutting edges are broad and sharp like chisel. They are used for biting and cutting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incisors Incisors are the eight teeth in the front of your mouth (four on top and four on bottom). These are the teeth that you use to take bites of your food. Incisors are usually the first teeth to erupt-at around 6 months for your baby teeth, and between ages 6 and 8 for your adult set.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incisors: Eight thin straight teeth at the front of the mouth. Supports your lips, biting into food and pronouncing words. Canines: Four in total, on each side of your incisors on the top and bottom of your mouth. Canines are used to cut food, support the lips and guide your jaw in place when you close your mouth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Molars are the teeth that do most of the chewing, because those flat surfaces are perfect for grinding and crushing food until it’s ready to be swallowed.

Detailed explanation-5: -The teeth’s most important role is in eating food, unsurprisingly. Broadly speaking the front teeth are design to BITE and RIP food. The back teeth are designed to CRUCH and CHEW food before swallowing. The teeth also act as a surface for the tongue to articulate against in speech.

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