Q. Which of the following is the vestigial organ in human beings?

A) Nictitating membrane
B) Spleen
C) Femur
D) Tibia
Explanation

Vestigial organs are non-functionl organs in an organism, These are non-functional in related animals and were functional in the ancestors. There are 90 vestigial organs in human body and mainly include coccyx, nictitating membrane (3^(rd) eyelid), caecum, vermiform appendix, canines, wisdom teeth, body hair, etc.

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