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Which of the following teeth are not normally present in the adult cat?

a) Incisors
b) Canines
c) Premolars
d) Deciduous (baby) molars

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User Terek
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Final answer:

Adult cats do not have deciduous (baby) molars, as these are replaced by permanent teeth as they mature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The teeth that are not normally present in the adult cat are the deciduous (baby) molars. Just like in humans, cats have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime. They start with deciduous teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth as they grow older. Adult cats, therefore, do not retain their baby teeth once the permanent teeth have emerged, which includes the loss of the deciduous molars.

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