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:
- Human dentition is described as thecodont (teeth are set in sockets), diphyodont (two sets of teeth in a lifetime - milk teeth and permanent teeth), and heterodont (different types of teeth - incisors, canines, premolars, and molars).