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Which of the following terms describe human dentition

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

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