Which of the following terms describe humans dentition?

Options

A. Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont
B. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
C. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont
D. Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

Answer

B

Explanation

The terms, thecodont , diphyodont and heterodont describe human dentition . In men , two types of teeth are found , milk or deciduous teeth and permanent teeth . Thus , they have diphyodont teeth . The teeth are thecodont , i.e., they remain embedded in the sockets of the jaw bones . Men have four types of teeth , incisors , canine , premolars and molars , i.e., heterodont teeth.