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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 correctly.

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A: Canine
B: Premolar
C: Molar
D: Incisor
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A: Premolar
B: Incisor
C: Molar
D: Canine
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A: Incisor
B: Canine
C: Premolar
D: Molar
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A: Molar
B: Canine
C: Premolar
D: Incisor
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Solution

The correct option is B A: Premolar
B: Incisor
C: Molar
D: Canine
In an adult human being the dental formula is 2123/2123. In each half of the jaw, from middle to backwards, there are two incisors, one canine, two premolars and three molars.
Premolars (A) are broad crowns with two peaks used for crushing the food.
Incisors (B) are chisel-shaped with sharp cutting edges.
Molar (C) have broad surface with multiple peaks. They are used for grinding the food.
Canine (D) are dagger shaped and tear the food.

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