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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 and function.


A

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

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

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C

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

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D

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

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Solution

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.


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