Functions and Anatomy of Teeth

The video tutorial by Cikgu Juraidah covers the science curriculum for Year 3, focusing on the human body, specifically teeth. It explains the types and functions of teeth, including incisors, canines, and molars, and their roles in cutting, tearing, and grinding food. The structure of teeth is also discussed, detailing the enamel, dentin, nerves, and blood vessels. The lesson concludes with a summary and a mnemonic to help remember the functions of different teeth types.

How many units are there in the Science Year 3 textbook?

• 9

• 8

• 11

• 10

Which unit is focused on in today's lesson?

• Unit 2

• Unit 1

• Unit 3

• Unit 4

What is the primary function of incisors?

• Chewing food

• Cutting food

• Grinding food

• Tearing food

Where are canines located in the mouth?

• Top only

• Sides

• Back

• Front

What is the main function of molars?

• Holding food

• Grinding food

• Tearing food

• Cutting food

Which type of tooth is used for tearing food?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

• Molars

What is the mnemonic to remember the functions of different types of teeth?

• Incisors tear, Canines grind, Molars cut

• Incisors tear, Canines cut, Molars grind

• Incisors cut, Canines tear, Molars grind

• Incisors grind, Canines cut, Molars tear

What is the outermost layer of a tooth called?

• Cementum

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Pulp

Which layer of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

• Pulp

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Cementum

What color is the enamel layer of a tooth?

• Red

• White

• Yellow

• Blue