Question

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of human molars that come in during the late teens or early twenties. In some cases, these teeth come in without problems, but they often have to be removed due to misalignment in the jaw, as shown below. Removal of the teeth does not cause any long-term complications in regard to eating. mc012-1.jpg Which type of anatomic structure are wisdom teeth?

Answer 1

A. Vestigial is the correct answer

Answer 2

The answer is Vestigal.  It is a type of anatomical structure that no longer serves any function. Over time they are no longer needed in the body.  Apart from the wisdom tooth, another example would be the tail bone which has no use for humans.