NEET Biology question

Which of the following is the correct group of vestigial organs in man?

(A)Nictitating membrane, ear muscles, eyelids and coccyx
(B)Appendix, coccyx, ear muscles and elbow joint
(C)Wisdom tooth, coccyx, body hair and ear muscles
(D)Wisdom tooth, body hair, nictitating membrane and vermiform appendixCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Wisdom teeth, body hair, the nictitating membrane (plica semilunaris) and the vermiform appendix are all well-established vestigial organs in humans, remnants of

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