Types of Teeth

Q. Which of the following types of teeth in humans is considered as monophyodont?

1. Incisor
2. Canine
3. Premolar
4. All of the above

Q.

Give an account of structure, function and the number of each type of teeth found in an adult human.

Q.

The dental formula of heterodont teeth in human is

1. $\frac{2102}{2102}\times 2$

2. $\frac{0021}{0021}\times 2$

3. $\frac{2123}{2123}\times 2$

4. $\frac{212}{212}\times 2$

Q. Choose the incorrect statement with regard to teeth in humans:

1. Thecodont - Teeth embedded in the socket of jaw bone
2. Diphyodont - Two sets of teeth during the life time
3. Heterodont - Morphologically different teeth
4. Homodont - All teeth are of the same type

Q. In humans, which teeth are specialised for cutting

1. Incisor
2. Premolars
3. Molars
4. None of the above

Q. Choose the correct combination with respect to teeth in humans:-

1. Heterodont, pleurodont, polyphyodont
2. Heterodont, thecodont, diphyodont
3. Homodont, acrodont, diphyodont
4. Homodont, thecodont, polyphyodont