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The incisors are used to tear whereas the molars are used to crush.

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Q: Does a incisor grind tear or crush?
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Incisor is to molar as cut is to what?

Grind


What function do incisor teeth have that molar teeth do not?

they cut in to food like meat but the molars grind and crush food


What is the function of the incisor teeth?

They are the teeth in the front of the mouth that are specialized for cutting.


What is to crush to powder and rhymes with mind?

Grind


Why does an herbivores jaws move side to side?

The side-to-side motion serves to grind the plant fibers. Carnivores slice and tear the meat they eat, Herbivores grind and crush the fibrous plant matter they eat.


Do incisor teeth cut chew or tear food?

No they Cut Food


Does a molar tooth grind tear crush or cut?

a molar is at the back of your mouth, they are used for chewing and grinding your food, pre molars do the exact same except they are smaller.


Which tooth is missing on herbivores?

The Canine teeth because they rip and tear through food which would of been important for Carnivores and Omnivores since most herbivores have flat molar teeth to grind their food of leaves and fruit etc


Why does lions have biscuspids and cuspids?

Because they tear, grind, (<--- Bicuspids) Cuspids Tear and shred


Birds crush and grind food in the?

gizzard, a muscular part of their digestive system where food is broken down with the help of stones or grit that the bird swallows. The gizzard helps birds digest harder food items like seeds and insects.


What are the molars used for?

to crush and grind hard food


Which teeth are used to crush and grind things?

Molars are used for crushing and grinding food. They have a large, flat surface that helps break down food into smaller pieces during the chewing process.