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Molars are the flat back teeth that most mammals possess. They are used for grinding fibrous foods, like fruits and vegetables. Sharper teeth are used for tearing meat.
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What are the function of the premolars and molars?
premolars are for separating the food further so that the molars can chew it down even more
Contrast the structure and function of incisors and molars?
Structure: Incisors, which are located in the front of the mouth, are thin compared to molars, which are located in the back of the mouth. Function: Incisors are used to break off or cut food with. Molars are used to crush, mash, or mince food to prepare it for digestion.
What is the main function of the premolars and molars?
Grinding up bites of food.
What is the difference between molars and premolars?
Premolars are similar to molars but differ in function. Molars only grind whereas premolars hold and grind your food. Anatomically they are different as well. Premolars have 3 cusps where molars have 4 or 5. Premolars have two roots where molars can have 2 or 3. Premolars are succedaneous where molars are non-succedaneous. Hope that helps.
What is the function of the molar teeth?
Your molars are for chewing up tough things like steak.
What function do the incisor teeth have that molar teeth do not?
incisors are for tearing food and molars are for mashing
Names of teeth and their function?
Central Incisors = Cutting food. Premolars = Grinding food. (Though Molars do most of the grinding) Molars = Grinding and tearing food. Canines = Tearing Food.
Do your molars grow back?
Adult molars do not grow back. Infant molars are replaced by adult molars, so in a sense, infant molars do grow back.
What are the function of bicuspids and molars?
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What kind of human teeth are best for grinding food?
the large flat molars in the back of your mouth
What are examples of animals that has molars?
Elephants are animals which have molars
What tooth is designed for grinding while chewing?
The molars The molars
