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Which of the following is a vestigial organ in the human body?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Heart
  2. Vermiform Appendix
  3. Kidney
  4. Liver

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vermiform Appendix

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Vermiform Appendix šŸ“š Explanation: A vestigial organ is a structure in an organism that has lost all or most of its original function through evolution. In humans, the vermiform appendix is considered vestigial; it was likely used by our ancestors to digest cellulose-rich plant material. Other examples in humans include the wisdom teeth, the coccyx (tailbone), and the external ear muscles. While they serve little to no purpose today, they provide valuable evidence of our evolutionary history.