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L2. Digestion and The Role of Microbes

The document discusses the types of teeth and their functions, detailing incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. It also explains the structure of a tooth, including the crown, root, enamel, dentine, and pulp, and provides tips for dental care. Additionally, it defines digestion, lists parts of the digestive system, describes microbes and their uses, and identifies various microbes along with diseases they cause.

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L2. Digestion and The Role of Microbes

The document discusses the types of teeth and their functions, detailing incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. It also explains the structure of a tooth, including the crown, root, enamel, dentine, and pulp, and provides tips for dental care. Additionally, it defines digestion, lists parts of the digestive system, describes microbes and their uses, and identifies various microbes along with diseases they cause.

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L2.

DIGESTION AND THE ROLE OF MICROBES


I. Question and Answers:
1. What are the different types of teeth? Mention its functions
Ans: Teeth are of four types:
Incisors: i. Eight in all four in each jaw.
ii. Used for cutting and biting food
Canines: i. Four in all two in each jaw on both sides of the incisors.
ii. Sharp and are used for tearing flesh.
Premolars: i. Eight in all four in each jaw.
ii. These are broad teeth help to crush food and chew it.
Molars : i. Twelve in all six in each jaw.
ii. They are bigger and flatter than the premolars, with a
broader upper surface to chew and grind the food well.
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2. Describe the structure of a tooth.
Ans: i. A tooth has a crown and a root. The crown is the part we see,
whereas the root is the part inside the gums.
ii. Enamel: The white part on the outside of a tooth.
iii. Dentine: Below the enamel lies the hard dentine. It is the main
supporting structure of a tooth.
iv. Pulp: Inside the dentine lies the pulp. It is very soft and full of
nerves and blood vessels.
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3. Write any five ways in which we can protect our teeth.
Ans: a. Brush our teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and
once before going to bed.
b. Eat food that is healthy for teeth and gums, e.g. milk, eggs, curd,
and green vegetables.
c. Avoid eating too many sweets, sugary snacks, or soft drinks.
d. Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups.
e. Rinse our mouth well after meals.
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4. What is digestion? Name any five parts of the digestive system.
Ans: i. The process by which food is broken down into a simpler form
so that it can be easily taken in or absorbed by the body is called
digestion.
ii. Some parts of the digestive system are: Mouth, Stomach,
Liver, Large intestine and small intestine
5. What are microbes? Give any three uses of microbes.
Ans: Microbes are very small living things that cannot be seen with
the naked eye.
Three uses of microbes are given below.
• Used in making bread and bun.
• Change milk into curd.
• Help in the digestion of food.
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6. Name any four microbes and two diseases each of them causes.
Ans: Microbes Diseases
Viruses Common cold, Polio.
Bacteria Typhoid , Cholera.
Fungi Ringworm , Athlete’s foot.
Protozoa Dysentery, Malaria.
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