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  • Which of the following is correct regarding dentition in humans?  Option: 1 Human teeth includes 6 incis

Which of the following is correct regarding dentition in humans?

 

Option: 1

Human teeth includes 6 incisors three top and three bottom

 


Option: 2

Incisors are the sharp front teeth used for biting into food

 


Option: 3

There are five cuspids that flank the incisors and have a pointed edge to tear up food

 


Option: 4

The second members of each set of three molars, top and bottom, are commonly referred to as the wisdom teeth. 


 


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  • There are eight incisors, four top and four bottom. These are the sharp front teeth used for biting into food.
  • The four cuspids (or canines) flank the incisors and have a pointed edge (cusp) to tear up food. These fang-like teeth are used for piercing tough or fleshy foods.
  • The third members of each set of three molars, top and bottom, are commonly referred to as the wisdom teeth. These are also monophyodont.

  • Hence, the correct answer is option b.

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