MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of a molar?
A
Cut and shear
B
Grip and tear
C
Tear and crush
D
Chew, crush, and grind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The essential function of molars is chewing. They grind and crush food to make it more digestible.

Detailed explanation-2: -Molars Molars are also used for chewing and grinding food. Primary molars, also known as deciduous molars, appear between 12 and 28 months, and are replaced by the first and second premolars (four upper and four lower) described above.

Detailed explanation-3: -Molars, located at the back of your mouth in your upper and lower jaw, are the largest teeth. Their four cusps and multiple pits and grooves give them the ability to grind, crush and chew food. Initially, you’ll have eight molars when your permanent teeth erupt.

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