Question 46
Animal NutritionWhich of the following statements about the dentition of man is INCORRECT? Man has
- A.more molars than incisors
- B.no diastema
- C.the same number of teeth on upper and lower jaws
- D.a total of thirty -two teeth
- E.a total of six molars
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (a total of six molars)
Explanation
An adult man has 12 molars (3 in each half-jaw), not six. He has 8 incisors, no diastema and 16 teeth in each jaw.