Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Physical digestion

Physical digestion — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents a side-on view of a human skull, showing the four tooth types and the jaws.
(a(i))[1]

State the role of human teeth.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the visible outer covering of the teeth.

(a(iii))[3]

Explain how tooth decay develops in humans.

(b(i))[4]

Use the key to work out the species shown in Fig. 1.2. Write the letter for each species (A to G) in the matching box in the key.

(b(ii))[2]

State two internal features you would expect to find in a killer whale, but not in a fish.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of the animal group that includes mammals and fish.

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