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Which of the following types of teeth specialized in ripping, shredding and tearing flesh?
Which of the following types of teeth specialized in ripping, shredding and tearing flesh?
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The correct option is B Canines
Teeth are of 4 types- incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
Incisors (8 in number) are chisel shaped with 1 root. They are shaped for cutting
Canines (4 in number) are dagger shaped with 1 deep root. They are shaped for ripping, shredding and tearing flesh. They lie immediately behind the incisors.
Premolars (8 in number) are bicuspid. The upper premolars have 2 roots and lower premolars have 1 root. They are meant for chewing and crushing food.
Molars (12 in number) are also known as cheek teeth. Upper molars have 3 roots and lower molars have 2 roots. They are meant for chewing and crushing food.
Teeth are of 4 types- incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
Incisors (8 in number) are chisel shaped with 1 root. They are shaped for cutting
Canines (4 in number) are dagger shaped with 1 deep root. They are shaped for ripping, shredding and tearing flesh. They lie immediately behind the incisors.
Premolars (8 in number) are bicuspid. The upper premolars have 2 roots and lower premolars have 1 root. They are meant for chewing and crushing food.
Molars (12 in number) are also known as cheek teeth. Upper molars have 3 roots and lower molars have 2 roots. They are meant for chewing and crushing food.
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