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Q.

The study of rudimentary organs is

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a

Dermatology

b

Chirology

c

Dysteleology

d

Etiology

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • The study of vestigial organs is known as Dysteleology. Vestigial organs are also referred to as rudimentary organs. 
  • The term dysteleology implies the investigation of something inconsequential or has no reason for the existence of the organism. 
  • Vestigial organs are those organs of our body that used to be functional for our ancestors however presently they don't have a lot of direction in our body and with time their size has reduced because of less utilization.
  • Study of skin is called Dermatology.
  • Study of hands is called Chirology.
  • Study of causes of diseases/illness is called Etiology.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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