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The Digestive System
Structure and Function of Accessory Organs
Teeth
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Humans have
four
types of teeth, each with
different
functions
Incisors:
8
, 4 on each side, pointed, used for
cutting food
Canines
: hold food in place and tear is off
Premolars:
Chew
and
grind
food
Molars:
chew
and
grind
food
Human dental formula:
2.1.2.3
(8 times 2= 16 teeth of each jaw. Therefore a complete set of teeth is
32.
)