Question

The following picture shows the different types of teeth present in your mouth. From the given options, select the one which matches with its 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. These teeth help in biting food.
B: They are called canines. One pair of canine is present in each jaw. They are very useful in piercing and tearing.
C: They are called pre-molars. Their main function is chewing and grinding.
D: These are molars. They function the same way as pre-molars i.e. chewing and grinding.