No One Is Certain What the Function of the Human

question 46

Multiple Choice

No one is certain what the function of the human appendix is. But, one thing we do know is that we can live without it, without noticeable consequences. Therefore, the human appendix is an example of a(n)

• A) adaptation.
• B) mutation.
• C) vestigial structure.
• D) analogous structure.
• E) homologous structure.

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Definitions:

Cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix, often caused by infection, which can lead to redness, swelling, and unusual discharge.

Cervical Cancer

A malignant tumor of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus, often associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Genitals

The reproductive organs, especially those external to the body, such as the penis and vulva.

Herpes Simplex 2

A sexually transmitted virus causing genital herpes, characterized by painful blisters and sores in the genital area.