HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Sharp edges cut like a chisel and used to cut, slice and nibble food
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long and pointed used to grip and tear food.
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large with flat surfaces used for chewing, crushing and grinding food.
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larger than premolars used for chewing and grinding food.
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Detailed explanation-1: -There is a canine tooth on both sides of your upper and lower incisors. Your canines can help to grip and position food (like an apple) before you bite down. They also assist in tearing food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Canines are also called cuspids. They are situated at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches. They are characteristically sharp, elongated and pointy surface. Their primary function is to grip and tear food (tough food such as meat).
Detailed explanation-3: -Canines-our canines are the next teeth that develop in your mouth. we have four of them and they are our sharpest teeth, used for tearing apart food. Premolars-Premolars are used for tearing and crushing food. Unlike our incisors and canines, premolars have a flat biting surface.