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Karuna had severe pain in her last molar tooth. Doctor advised her to get this tooth extracted and ensured her that it will not affect her eating pattern.

(i) What is the function of wisdom tooth?

(ii) Why do we have organs like wisdom tooth in our body?

(iii) What values were shown by the doctor?

Answer:

(i) Wisdom tooth has no function as it is a vestigial organ.

(ii) These organs were used in early times when habitat and environment was different. But due to, evolution, these organs have lost their functions.

(iii) Doctor is knowledgeable and caring.