Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Physical digestion

Physical digestion — practice question

Fig. 4.1 displays the four types of human teeth. Fig. 4.2 gives a diagram showing where the different teeth are positioned in the mouth.
(a)[4]

Fill in Table 4.1 with the names, positions and functions of the different kinds of teeth in the mouth shown in Fig. 4.2.

(b(i))[4]

Explain how dental decay develops.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe two methods for preventing dental decay.

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