Vestigial organ in man is

Extra-abdominal muscles

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Body hairs

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Solution

The correct option is D Body hairs
Vestigeal organs are those that have lost their utility through a long period of time due to adaptation to changing environment. These organs even though they are present are non functional. The hair in humans is a vestigial organ as we do use them for protecting our body anymore.
So, the correct answer is 'Body hairs'

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