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

A
incisors
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canines
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premolars
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molars
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Solution

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

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