Question

What function did wisdom tooth perform?

Answer 1

• Wisdom teeth, also called the last molars, helped early humans chew coarse, tough food.
• They were useful when diets included hard plant parts and uncooked foods.
• As human diets and eating habits changed, these teeth became less necessary. They are now considered vestigial organs because they have lost much of their earlier function. Their presence is explained by inheritance from ancestors.