Question

Mention one function of the following:

Teeth

Answer 1

Teeth:

1. Hard enamel-coated structures present on the jaws which help with breaking the food after ingestion are called teeth.
2. There are four types of teeth found in both jaws of adult humans which are incisors, canines, premolars and molars,
3. Function: Teeth break down the larger food particles into smaller particles while chewing and grinding the food.
   • Incisors and canine cut the food or flesh, while the premolars and molars help with grinding and chewing for physical breakdown of food after ingestion.