Each tooth is embedded in an antrum in the jaw bone. What is this type of attachment called?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Sol. The attachment of teeth in sockets (antra) of the jawbone is called thecodont dentition. In thecodont attachment, each tooth is embedded in a bony socket of the jaw, providing firm support. This type of dentition is seen in mammals, including humans.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Thecodont – Correct answer. This refers to teeth being set in sockets in the jawbone.
· (b) Pyloric – Incorrect, as pyloric refers to the pylorus, a part of the stomach, not teeth attachment.
· (c) Diphyodont – Incorrect, as diphyodont refers to the replacement of teeth twice in a lifetime (milk teeth and permanent teeth), not their attachment.
· (d) Fundic – Incorrect, as fundic refers to the fundus, the upper part of the stomach, not dentition.