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A vestigial organ for humans found near the junction of the small and large intestine is the _______(a) Appendix(b) Nictitating Membrane(c) Coccyx(d) PinnaThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Anatomy and Physiology of G.I.T in section Gastroenterology of Clinical Science

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Correct answer is (a) Appendix

To explain: In herbivores, especially like cows, the appendix produces ENZYMES that HELP in the digestion of cellulose, SOMETHING that the human stomach cant do. THUS, this is a vestigial organ that is present at the JUNCTION of the large and small intestine.



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