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KVPY Sample Paper KVPY Stream-SX Model Paper-19

  • question_answer
    Which of the following terms describe hum dentition?

    A) Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont

    B) Thecodont, Diphyodont. Heterodont

    C) Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont

    D) Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In humans, dentition is
    \[\bullet \] Thecodont : Teeth are present in the socket of the jaw bone called alveoli.
    \[\bullet \] Diphyodont : Teeth erupts twice, temporary milk or deciduous teeth are replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth.
    \[\bullet \] Heterodont dentition : Dentition consists of types of teeth namely incisors, canine, and molars.


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