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level: mechanical digestion

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level questions: mechanical digestion

QuestionAnswer
incisors (front teeth)slice and cut food
caninesgrips food and holds in place
premolarscrush and chew food
molarsgrinding surface
what does the root doembedded in the gumto anchor tooth in mouth
what does the enamel dohardest substances made by animals. covers the tooth and provides a tought surface for biting and chewing
dentinebone liek structure under the enamel. contains cytoplasm and tubes running through the pulp cavity outwards which are filled with blood vessels and nerves
pulp cavityhollow middle of the tooth, contains nerves and blood vessels which supply the cytoplasm with food and oxygen
cementcovers the root of tooth
what causes tooth decaybacteria stick to teeth and produce plaque, bacteria respire and produce an acid which decay the enamel and dentine on teeth.