Structure and functions of different types of teeth practice exercise 1

Course: Grade 9 Integrated Science - Living things and their environment - Nutrition in animals

Quiz Questions (22 questions)

Question 1
Describe the structure of incisors and explain how their shape relates to their function in eating.  (2 marks)
Question 2
Describe the structure of incisors and explain how their shape relates to their function in eating.  (2 marks)
Question 3
Refer to the diagram below showing a set of human teeth. Which teeth are best suited for crushing and grinding soft food? (1 mark)
Question 4
Refer to the diagram below showing a set of human teeth. Which teeth are best suited for crushing and grinding soft food? (1 mark)
Question 5
Which type of teeth are pointed and used for tearing food?  (1 mark)
Question 6
Which type of teeth are pointed and used for tearing food?  (1 mark)
Question 7
Compare the structure and function of premolars and canines in human beings.  (2 marks)
Question 8
Compare the structure and function of premolars and canines in human beings.  (2 marks)
Question 9
Explain how the structure of molars makes them suitable for grinding food. Give examples of types of food that are best ground by molars.  (2 marks)
Question 10
Explain how the structure of molars makes them suitable for grinding food. Give examples of types of food that are best ground by molars.  (2 marks)
Question 11
Identify the teeth labelled “C” in the diagram below. Describe their structure and explain how this structure relates to their function in human feeding.  (2 marks)
Question 12
Identify the teeth labelled “C” in the diagram below. Describe their structure and explain how this structure relates to their function in human feeding.  (2 marks)
Question 13
In the diagram below of a lower jaw, which type of teeth are flat and located at the back, ideal for grinding hard food? (1 mark)
Question 14
In the diagram below of a lower jaw, which type of teeth are flat and located at the back, ideal for grinding hard food? (1 mark)
Question 15
What is the main function of canines in human beings?  (1 mark)
Question 16
What is the main function of canines in human beings?  (1 mark)
Question 17
What is the main function of canines in human beings?  (1 mark)
Question 18
What is the main function of the incisors in humans?  (1 mark)
Question 19
What is the main function of the incisors in humans?  (1 mark)
Question 20
What is the main function of the incisors in humans?  (1 mark)
Question 21
Why are canines important in the process of eating, especially for someone consuming meat?  (2 marks)
Question 22
Why are canines important in the process of eating, especially for someone consuming meat?  (2 marks)

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