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Question
______ is a vestigial organ in human beings.
Options
Wisdom teeth
Ear muscles
Body hairs
All the above
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Solution
All the above
Explanation:
All the given options are vestigial organs/structures in human beings:
- Wisdom teeth – no longer needed for chewing tough food.
- Ear muscles – humans cannot move their ears like some animals.
- Body hairs – reduced in function compared to early humans.
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