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Humans have 16 teeth in the upper jaw and 16 teeth in the lower jaw. These are of different types. Each type of tooth has a specific function. Which teeth are responsible for biting food?

The first process of digestion starts in the mouth, where the
bite the food.

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canines. They grip onto the food so it can tear.

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They are called canines, i believe. I am pretty mostly sure that, that is right.

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