Human Teeth Quiz

How many sets of teeth do human beings grow in their lifetime?

• Three sets

• Two sets

• Four sets

• One set

Answer explanation

Human beings grow two sets of teeth in their lifetime, the primary (baby) teeth and the permanent (adult) teeth.

What is the function of Incisors in human teeth?

• Chewing

• Grinding

• Tearing

• Cutting

Answer explanation

The function of Incisors in human teeth is cutting, which helps in biting and cutting food into smaller pieces for easier digestion.

Which type of teeth are sharp and pointed to help in tearing food like meat?

• Molars

• Premolars

• Canines

• Incisors

Answer explanation

Canines are sharp and pointed teeth that help in tearing food like meat.

What is the process called when chewing breaks down the food into small pieces and mixes it with saliva?

• Excretion

• Absorption

• Mastication

• Digestion

Answer explanation

Mastication is the process of chewing that breaks down food into small pieces and mixes it with saliva.

How many teeth are there in the temporary set of teeth (milk teeth) that grow from the age of 6 months to 3 years?

• 24

• 20

• 16

• 32

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 20 because a child typically has 20 milk teeth that grow from the age of 6 months to 3 years.

The white and hardest substance that covers the teeth is called ........................

• dentin

• cementum

• enamel

• pulp

Answer explanation

The white and hardest substance that covers the teeth is called enamel.

Which teeth helps in crushing and grinding the teeth?

• Molars andpremolars

• Front teeth

• Wisdom teeth

• Canines and incisors

Answer explanation

Molars and premolars are the teeth that help in crushing and grinding food due to their flat surfaces designed for this purpose.

What is the name of the substance that covers the root of the tooth?

• Enamel

• Cementum

• Dentin

• Pulp

Answer explanation

The name of the substance that covers the root of the tooth is Cementum, not Enamel, Dentin, or Pulp.

Which type of teeth are also known as 'eye teeth'?

• Molars

• Premolars

• Canines

• Incisors

Answer explanation

Canines are also known as 'eye teeth' due to their resemblance to the sharp, pointed teeth of carnivorous animals.

How many molars are present in an adult?

• 12

• 6

• 10

• 4

Answer explanation

Premolars function in human teeth by tearing food into smaller pieces before further processing by molars.