Which of the following is the primary function of canines?

Grinding

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Tearing

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Cutting

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Crushing

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Solution

The correct option is B
Tearing

A human has 4 canine teeth, each present on either side of the incisors in each jaw. They have a sharp and pointed biting surface. Their function is to tear food.

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Which one of the following pairs of types of teeth perform one common function as stated against it ?

(a) Incisors, canines - Holding

(b) Canines, premolars - Tearing

(d) Molars, incisors - Tearing

1. Incisors are chisel-shaped and are used for cutting.

2. Canine is dagger shaped and used for tearing.

3. Molars and Premolars are used for crushing and grinding.

Which of the above sentences is correct?

\begin{matrix} Types of Teeth & Functions i) Incisors & A) Piercing and tearing ii) Canines & B) Grinding food iii) Premolars & C) Cutting and biting iv) Molars & D) Crushing food \end{matrix}

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