Question 2
Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function?

(a) Canines and incisors.
(b) Molars and premolars.
(c) Incisors and molars.
(d) Premolars and canines.

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Solution

Ans) (b)

Following are the pairs of teeth who differ in structure but exhibit similar functions.

Since Teeth for Cutting and biting are incisors.

And Teeth for piercing and tearing are canines.
Hence the correct answer would be - Teeth for chewing and grinding -Molars and premolars

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Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function?

(a) Canines and incisors
(b) Molars and premolars
(c) Incisors and molars
(d) Premolars and canines

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

Q. During a dental check up in school, the dentist asked a group of students to name the teeth from the back of the mouth to the front in the correct order. He got four different answers. Identify the one that shows the correct order.
(a) 3 incisors, 2 canines, 1 molar, 2 premolars.
(b) 2 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars, 2 molars.
(c) 2 molars, 3 premolars, 2 canines, 1 incisor.
(d) 3 molars, 2 premolars, 1 canine, 2 incisors.

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From the following description of teeth pattern, give the likely feeding habit of the animal to which it belongs: incisors, well developed canines, sharply cusped premolars, and reduced numbers of molars.

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Question 2 Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function? (a) Canines and incisors. (b) Molars and premolars. (c) Incisors and molars. (d) Premolars and canines.

Ans) (b) Following are the pairs of teeth who differ in structure but exhibit similar functions. Since Teeth for Cutting and biting are incisors. And Teeth for piercing and tearing are canines. Hence the correct answer would be - Teeth for chewing and grinding -Molars and premolars

Question 2
Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function?

(a) Canines and incisors.
(b) Molars and premolars.
(c) Incisors and molars.
(d) Premolars and canines.

Ans) (b)

Following are the pairs of teeth who differ in structure but exhibit similar functions.

Since Teeth for Cutting and biting are incisors.

And Teeth for piercing and tearing are canines.
Hence the correct answer would be - Teeth for chewing and grinding -Molars and premolars