13.Which of the following terms describe human dentition? A. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont B. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont C. Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont D. Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
Option B Human dentition is thecodont because of the presence of sockets in the jawbone where the teeth are embedded. ∙ Human dentition shows a diphyodont character because of the presence of two sets of teeth throughout the life cycle. The first set is called the deciduous teeth and the second set is the permanent teeth. ∙ Human dentition shows heterodont character because of the presence of four types of teeth which are incisors, canine, premolars and molars.
