Which of the following terms describe human dentition?

Pleurodont, monophyodont, homodont

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Thecodont, diphydont, homodont

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Pleurodont, diphyodont, heterodont

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Thecodont, diphyodont, heterodont

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Solution

The correct option is D Thecodont, diphyodont, heterodont
Heterodont is a condition in which different types of teeth are present. Humans have four types of teeth, namely incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Thecodont is a condition in which teeth are embedded in the sockets. Diphyodont is a condition in which there are two sets of teeth, temporary and permanent. All these are characteristics of human dentition. So, the correct answer is option D.

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