Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
NEET2011ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionActual

Which one of the following correctly represents the normal adult human dental formula?

Options

  1. A3 3 , 1 1 , 3 2 , 1 1
  2. B2 2 , 1 1 , 3 2 , 3 3
  3. C2 2 , 1 1 , 2 2 , 3 3
  4. D3 3 , 1 1 , 3 3 , 3 3

Correct answer

C. 2 2 , 1 1 , 2 2 , 3 3

Step-by-step solution

The number of each type of tooth varies from one species to another and the convetional way of describing them is by a 'dental formula'. The type of teeth are indicated by the first letter, and the number of teeth on one side of upper jaw is indicated over the number of same type of teeth on the lower jaw. Because the formula is for one side of the mouth, the total number of teeth is the total in the formula 2 . The dental formula for human adult is as follows : I -2 / 2, C -1 / 1, Pm -2 / 2, M -3 / 3=16 2=32 where

Practice Digestion and Absorption on Quantrex Academy →

More from Digestion and Absorption

Select the correct sequential steps regarding absorption of fatty acids and glycerol, in intestine. (A) Micelles are reformed into small protein coated fat globules called chylomic 2023Match List I with List II . List I (Cells) List II (Secretion) A. Peptic cells I. Mucus B. Goblet cells II. Bile juice C. Oxyntic cells III. Proenzyme pepsinogen D. Hepatic cells I 2023Once the undigested and unabsorbed substances enter the caecum, their backflow is prevented by- 2023Choose the incorrect enzymatic reaction : 2022Match List-I with List-II regarding the organs of Cockroach: Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 2022Role of enamel is to : 2022A unique vascular connection between the digestive tract and liver is called 2022Which of the following functions is not performed by secretions from salivary glands? 2022 Full Digestion and Absorption list All NEET PYQs