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Are teeth part of the digestive system?


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Teeth:

  1. They are present in the oral cavity and are part of the digestive system.
  2. Teeth break down food for mastication (chewing) and deglutition (swallowing).
  3. The incisors are for biting.
  4. The canines help in tearing.
  5. The molars and premolars are for grinding the food.

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