Biology WAEC

Which of the following organs can be considered vestigial in humans but functional in other mammals?

A. The liver
B. Appendix
C. Rectum
D. Stomach

Correct Answer: Option B

B. Appendix

Explanation

Vestigial organs are remaining parts of one’s functioning organ e.g appendix in humans which function as caecum in herbivore which are minute and are incomplete organs with no special function.

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