The teeth placed at the end of the buccal cavity and help in chewing food are which of the following?

Incisors

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Molars

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Canines

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Premolars

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Solution

The correct option is D Molars
The most posterior teeth in the mouth are the molars. They have broader and flatter surfaces with 4-5 cusps. They help in chewing and grinding the food.
So the correct answer is 'Molars'.

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