Write down the function for the following types of teeth: (2 marks)
1.) Incisors :
2.) Molars :
3.) Canines :
4.) Premolars :

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Solution

1.) Incisors : Biting (0.5 mark)
2.) Molars : Chewing and grinding (0.5 mark)
3.) Canines : Tearing (0.5 mark)
4.) Premolars : Crushing (0.5 mark)

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(d) canines

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(b) Molars and premolars
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Write down the function for the following types of teeth: (2 marks) 1.) Incisors : 2.) Molars : 3.) Canines : 4.) Premolars :

1.) Incisors : Biting (0.5 mark) 2.) Molars : Chewing and grinding (0.5 mark) 3.) Canines : Tearing (0.5 mark) 4.) Premolars : Crushing (0.5 mark)

Write down the function for the following types of teeth: (2 marks)
1.) Incisors :
2.) Molars :
3.) Canines :
4.) Premolars :

1.) Incisors : Biting (0.5 mark)
2.) Molars : Chewing and grinding (0.5 mark)
3.) Canines : Tearing (0.5 mark)
4.) Premolars : Crushing (0.5 mark)