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प्रश्न
Name the types of teeth present in an adult human being. Mention the functions of each.
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उत्तर
| Types of teeth | Functions |
| Incisors | Cutting and biting |
| Canines | Tearing and piercing |
| Premolars | Crushing and grinding |
| Molars | Crushing, grinding and mastication |
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| In my mouth | In the figure | |
| Incisors | ||
| Canines | ||
| Premolars | ||
| Molars | ||
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