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Question
Name the types of teeth present in an adult human being. Mention the functions of each.
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Solution
| 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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