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13 Cards in this Set
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Name the 4 kinds of teeth. |
1. incisors 2. canines 3. premolars 4. molars |
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Generally, what is the purpose of incisors and canines? |
-cutting -tearing |
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Generally, what is the purpose of premolars and molars? |
-grinding |
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How many teeth does a preschooler probably have? |
20 |
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How many teeth do you have? |
28-32 |
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What is bolus and how is it formed? |
A ball of food that is formed by saliva and tongue as we chew |
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What is the purpose of enamel? |
To protect teeth from bacterial growth; acid protection; and abrasions |
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What nerve supplies the sense of feeling for your teeth? |
-trigeminal |
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What nerve controls your tongue? |
-hypoglossal |
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What nerves provide sense of taste on your tongue? |
-glossopharyngeal -facial |
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What nerve primarily controls your salivary glands? |
-facial |
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Which nutrient begins being digested in the mouth, and what enzyme facilitates this? |
- carbohydrates - amylase |
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What is the purpose of lysozyme? |
-inhibits bacteria |