Diagrams A, B and C are illustrations of different types of teeth in humans. Diagram D is a representation of the arrangement of teeth in the lower jaw of a human.
Study them and answer questions (a) to (f).
(a) (i) Name the type of teeth in diagrams A, B, and C.
(ii) Which of the teeth would be found in positions I, II and IV?
(iii)State one function each of the teeth illustrated in diagrams A, B and C.
(iv) State one reason each for the answers in (a) (iii).
(b)If the tooth labeled B is decayed, list two factors that may be responsible.
(c)What is the total number of each of the teeth labeled A, B and C in the dentition of an adult human?
(d)Which of the teeth would be absent in a rabbit?
(e)(i) Name the tooth that would be found in position III of diagram D.
(ii) In which of the parts labeled I, II, III and IV would a tooth not be found in an infant?
(f) State five ways of caring for the teeth in humans.
A: Canine
B: Molar
C: Incisor
(ii) Teeth found in position I, II and IV
I – Incisor
II – Canine
IV – Molar
(iii) Functions of each of the teeth
A - Canine: For tearing flesh/ piercing.
B - Molar: For breaking/ crushing/ chewing/ grinding.
C - Incisor: For cutting/biting
(iv) Reason for the answer
A - Canine: It is conical/ sharp / pointed.
B - Molar: It is broad with ridges/ cusps on surface.
C - Incisor: It has (flat) sharp/ chisel-shaped edge.
(b) Factors responsible for tooth decay
(c) Total number of teeth
A/Canine: 4
B/Molar: 12
C/Incisor: 8
(d) The tooth that is absent in a rabbit
A/Canine
(e) (i) Name of tooth in III of diagram D
Premolar
(ii) Teeth absent in an infant
Molar/IV
(f) Care of the teeth in humans
Scraping the plaque on teeth with appropriate material/ tool/ scrapper.
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