JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following is not a vestigial structural in Homo sapiens?

    A) Third molar                        

    B) Epiglottis

    C) Plica semilunaris

    D) Pyramidalis muscle

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Vestigial organs are degenerate, non-functional and rudimentary organs correspond to fully developed and functional organs of related organism. Third molar (wisdom teeth), plica semilunaris and pyramidalis muscles are vestigial organs. Epiglottis is not a vestigial organ in man. Epiglottis is the structure that prevents the entry of food into respiratory tract during swallowing in man.


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