The vermiform appendix, a vestigial organ, arises from which part of the alimentary canal?
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Correct answer: Caecum
The vermiform appendix is a narrow, finger-like tubular projection that arises from the caecum. In humans, it is considered vestigial, although it may play a minor role in the immune system.
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