Question

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) Pinna

The 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

Answer 1

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.