Teeth in digestion

How do teeth help with digestion?

• Teeth help to break down food into small pieces that are easier to digest
• Teeth help to create saliva to lubricate food
• Teeth help to eliminate toxins from food
• Teeth help to release hormones to aid in digestion

What is the first thing that happens when teeth come into contact with food?

• Food is broken down into smaller pieces
• Saliva is released to lubricate the food
• Enzymes and bile break down the food
• Stomach acid begins to break down the food

What type of teeth are found in humans?

• Molars
• Incisors
• Canines
• All of the above

What type of tooth is good for ripping and tearing food?

• Molars
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars

What type of tooth is good for grinding food?

• Molars
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

• It helps to break down food into small pieces
• It helps to neutralize acids from the food
• It helps to lubricate the food for easier digestion
• It helps to release hormones to aid in digestion

What is the scientific name for the process of breaking down food with teeth?

• Mastication
• Digestion
• Salivation
• Chewification

How are teeth used to aid in the digestive process?

• By breaking down food into small pieces
• By releasing enzymes and hormones to aid in digestion
• By releasing saliva to lubricate the food
• By secreting stomach acid to break down the food

What type of teeth are used to bite off chunks of food?

• Molars
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars

What type of teeth are shaped like a cone and used for tearing food?

• Molars
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars