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).