is considered as a vestigeal organ of the digestive system.

Liver

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Appendix

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Duodenum

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Solution

The correct option is B Appendix
The appendix is an organ located where the small intestine meets the large intetsine. It is considered as a vestigeal organ as it does not seem to have a definite function in the body. But, recent study seems to indicate that it may be a storehouse of beneficial bacteria present in the body.

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Read the following statements about the 'digestive system' and identify the incorrect one(s) :

I.The human digestive system includes the alimentary canal and digestive glands.

II.Amoeba has a simple digestive system.

III.As the functions in an organism increase, the complexity of the digestive system decreases.

IV. The digestive system is the same in all organisms

Food passes through which organs as it moves through the human digestive system?

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