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Which is not a vestigial organ in human body?
Which is not a vestigial organ in human body?
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The correct option is D Nail
The vestigial organs are organs which were present in the functional form in the ancestors. They act as rudimentary structures in humans. The common vestigial organs in humans are ear muscle, tailbone, wisdom teeth, nictitating membrane, etc. The nail is made up of keratin protein which help in providing protection to the fingertip. This is not a vestigial organ.Thus, the correct answer is option D.
The vestigial organs are organs which were present in the functional form in the ancestors. They act as rudimentary structures in humans. The common vestigial organs in humans are ear muscle, tailbone, wisdom teeth, nictitating membrane, etc. The nail is made up of keratin protein which help in providing protection to the fingertip. This is not a vestigial organ.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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