HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Why do you have two different structures of teeth
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you need teeth to slice and teeth to grind
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your teeth were made that way
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you don’t have two different structures
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carnivores and herbivores have different types of teeth, to suit the type of food they eat. Herbivores have teeth which are shaped to squash and grind plants. Teeth a and b on the diagram show the herbivore’s teeth. Carnivores have teeth which are shaped to slice and rip the meat they eat.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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