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Examples of vestigial organs in the human body are:

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a

wisdom tooth, coccyx, vermiform appendix, nail

b

auricular muscles, coccyx, nail, wisdom tooth

c

coccyx, wisdom tooth, vermiform appendix, auricular muscles

d

coccyx, vermiform appendix, wisdom tooth, pancreas

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Vestigial organs are organs or parts of human, animal and plant bodies that have not any clear function and are considered to residual parts from their respective ancestors. Vestigial organs are proof that all living organisms evolved over time. 

The vestigial organs in humans are: 

  • Vermiform appendix: It is present at the junction of the large and small intestines,  but it serves no purpose whatsoever.
  • Coccyx (tailbone): It is situated at the end of the spinal cord. This serves no purpose in humans.
  • Wisdom teeth: It is third and final set of morals present in the very back of mouth. It has no longer use because our diet has evolved. 
  • Auricular muscles: It is an extrinsic muscles of the human ear. In human, the muscles are considered nonfunctional.

Hence, vermiform appendix, coccyx, wisdom teeth and auricular muscles are vestigial organs in humans. 

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