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Question
Which of the following is not a vestigeal organ?
Options
Vermiform appendix
Caecum
Wisdom teeth
Ear pinna
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Solution
Caecum
Explanation:
The caecum is not a vestigial organ, as it collects moisture and salt from digested food.
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