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Which of the following terms describe human dentition?

1. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Homodont
2. Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
3. Pleurodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont
4. Pleurodont, Monophyodont, Homodont

Correct answer: Thecodont, Diphyodont, Heterodont

Solution

Human dentition is thecodont because teeth are embedded in sockets, diphyodont because there are two sets of teeth in life, and heterodont because incisors, canines, premolars, and molars differ in shape and function. These three features together describe humans correctly.

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