Question

The following picture shows the different types of teeth present in your mouth. From the given options, select the option which matches with their name and function.

• A. A - Incisor-Cutting and biting
  B - Canines- Chewing and grinding
  C - Premolars-Chewing and grinding
  D - Molars-Piercing and tearing
• B. A - Incisor-Chewing and grinding
  B - Canines-Piercing and tearing
  C - Premolars-Cutting and biting
  D - Molars-Chewing and grinding
• C. A - Incisor-Cutting and biting
  B - Canines-Piercing and tearing
  C - Premolars-Chewing and grinding
  D - Molars-Chewing and grinding
• D. A - Incisor-Chewing and grinding
  B - Canines-Chewing and grinding
  C - Premolars-Piercing and tearing
  D - Molars-Cutting and biting

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A - Incisor-Cutting and biting
B - Canines-Piercing and tearing
C - Premolars-Chewing and grinding
D - Molars-Chewing and grinding

A: These are called Incisors. Two pairs of incisors are present in each jaw. It helps us to bite into the food.
B: They are called canines. One pair of canine is present in each jaw. They help in piercing and tearing.
C: They are called Premolars. Their main function is crushing and tearing the food.
D: These are Molars. They help in chewing and grinding.