NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 82
Question: Which of the following terms describe human dentition? [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont
B) Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
C) Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont
D) Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- 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.
