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Which of the following terms descibe humans dentition ?

A

Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont

B

Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

C

Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont

D

Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

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The correct Answer is:
B

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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