Shape and Function of Teeth Quiz

What are the four types of teeth?

• Incisors, canines, premolars, and molars

• Front, back, top, bottom

• White, yellow, brown, black

• Sharp, flat, pointed, round

Which type of teeth are sharp and pointed?

• Incisor

• Canine

• Premolar

• Molar

What are the functions of canines?

• Sucking and swallowing

• Smiling and talking

• Tearing and grasping food

• Chewing and grinding food

What is the main function of the molars in the back of the mouth?

• Grinding and chewing food

• Smiling and talking

• Sucking and swallowing

• Breathing and speaking

How do the molars help in the process of digestion?

• Molars help in absorbing nutrients from the food

• Molars help in storing food for later use

• Molars grind and crush food into smaller pieces

• Molars produce enzymes to break down food