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The hard chewing surface of teeth is made of

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  1. Enamel

  2. Dentine

  3. Pulp

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A

Which teeth of human are shovel-shaped and used for nibbling, cutting and tearing

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  1. Canines

  2. Premolars

  3. Molars

  4. Incisors

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Correct Option: D

Primary dentition in humans differs from permanent dentition in not having one of the following teeth

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  1. Canines

  2. Pre-molars

  3. Molars

  4. Incisors

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Correct Option: B

Number of tonsils is

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  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8

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Correct Option: A

Which one has the maximum number of teeth?

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  1. Opssum

  2. Horse

  3. Human

  4. Rat

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Correct Option: A

Eye teeth are

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  1. Upper incisors

  2. Lower incisors

  3. Lower canines

  4. Upper canines

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Canines in the upper arch are also often called “eye teeth,” which, when you come to think of it, is kind of a weird name for them. But the most common explanation is actually pretty simple: these teeth lie directly below the eye sockets.


So, the correct option is 'Upper canines'.

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

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  1. Incisors, canines - Holding

  2. Canines, premolars - Biting

  3. Premolars, molars - Grinding

  4. Molars, incisors - Tearing

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Correct Option: A

State whether the following statements are true or false.
When Van Leeuwenhoek examined scrapings of his teeth under a microscope after drinking hot coffee, he saw living germs in them.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Van Leeuwenhoek examined single-celled organelles and called them as animalcules when he was working with the lenses.

So, the correct option is 'False'.

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
In mammals, mastication of the food is done by

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  1. molars

  2. premolars

  3. incisors

  4. canines

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • The molars or molar teeth are large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth. They are more developed in mammals. 
  • They are used primarily to grind food during chewing.
  • Molars show a great deal of diversity in size and shape across mammal groups. Hence, in mammals, mastication of the food is done by molars.
So, the correct answer is 'molars'.

Carnassial teeth, which are pointed molars, would most likely be part of the dentition of a

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  1. human

  2. cow

  3. lion

  4. hawk

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carnassial teeth. which are pointed molars, would most likely be part of the dentition of a carnivore

(A)Human is an omnivore
(B)A cow is a herbivore
(C)Lion is a carnivore
(D)Hawk is a herbivore
So, the correct answer is 'Lion'