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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Dentistry: Introduction to Oral Health and Its Connection to Heart Disease

Question 6 • Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, Veterinarians and Other Doctors

Diphyodont means:

Answer
A
The mammal possesses two jaw bones.
B
The mammal has two tonsils.
C
The mammal is prone to caries.
D
The mammal has two unique sets of teeth in its lifetime.

Explanation

“Diphyodont” describes an animal that develops two successive sets of teeth during its lifetime: a first set of baby teeth and a second set of permanent teeth. Therefore, the correct choice is “The mammal has two unique sets of teeth in its lifetime.”

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