Question

The sharp and dagger-shaped teeth in the buccal cavity are known as ____.

• A. molars
• B. incisors
• C. premolars
• D. canines

Answer 1

The correct option is D canines

The buccal cavity of humans have four types of teeth, i.e., incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
$\bullet$ Incisors have sharp edges that help in cutting and biting the food.
$\bullet$ Canines are sharp with pointed ends that helps in tearing the food.
$\bullet$ Premolars and molars have blunt ends that helps in chewing and grinding the food.