Types of Teeth and Their Functions

What are the three harder sections of a tooth?

• Enamel, dentin, and cementum

• Pulp, dentin, and cementum

• Enamel, pulp, and cementum

• Enamel, dentin, and pulp

Why do humans have different types of teeth?

• To help us chew

• To give us beautiful smiles

• To eat both plants and meat

• To handle our favorite foods

Which type of teeth are used by herbivores to pull at grass and plants?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

What are herbivores' back molars used for?

• Pulling at grass and plants

• Grinding and breaking down plant tissue

• Ripping and tearing flesh

• Cutting flesh

Which animals are considered carnivores?

• Horses, cows, and sheep

• Lions, tigers, and wolves

• Humans and monkeys

• Dogs, cats, and rabbits

What are the most important teeth for carnivores?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

What are the front teeth of herbivores used for?

• Ripping and tearing flesh

• Cutting flesh

• Pulling at grass and plants

• Grinding and breaking down plant tissue

What type of teeth do carnivores have in the front of their mouths?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

What type of teeth do carnivores have in the back of their mouths?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

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What type of teeth do herbivores have between their front incisors and back molars?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars