Which of the following terms descibe humans dentition ?

Options

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

Answer

B

Explanation

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.