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What is the process of chewing continously called?
The process of continuously chewing is known as mastication. It involves the crushing and grinding of food in the mouth using the teeth to break down the food into smaller pieces for easier swallowing and digestion.
Do reptiles have flat grinding teeth?
No, reptiles typically have sharp, pointed teeth for gripping and tearing food, rather than flat grinding teeth like mammals. Some herbivorous reptiles may have more flattened teeth for crushing plant material, but they are not true grinding teeth like mammals.
What type of change is teeth crushing food physical or chemical?
It is physical. The tooth is broken into smaller pieces, but the pieces are still made of the same substances.
Why is the first set of teeth called as baby teeth?
The first set of teeth falls out during childhood only. They do not fallow you to your adulthood. So that they are called as baby teeth.
What crush food with your teeth?
Teeth are used to crush and grind food as part of the chewing process. The grinding action breaks down food into smaller pieces, making it easier to swallow and digest.
