Which of the following terms describe human dentition?

Options

(a) Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
(b) Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Hom
(c) Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
(d) Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont

Correct Answer:

Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

Explanation:

In humans, dentition is • Thecodont : Teeth are present in the sockets of the jaw bone called alveoli.• Diphyodont : Teeth erupts twice, temporary milk or deciduous teeth are replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth.• Heterodont dentition : Dentition consists of different types of teeth namely incisors, canine, premolars and molars