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Communication & Cognition

Which body parts do humans not need?

Julia Craven
14 March 2025
5 min
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Some body parts—like wisdom teeth and the appendix—seem redundant but may serve hidden functions. The appendix may support gut health and immunity. Evolution preserves non-harmful traits, sometimes repurposing them for new biological roles.
READ: Which body parts do humans not need?

References

  • Popular Science: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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