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The post-anal tail in humans is reduced to form the:
Options
A Sacrum
B Coccyx
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C Lumbar vertebrae
D Pelvis
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In humans, the tail is present during embryonic development but is reduced later and forms the coccyx or tail bone, a vestigial structure.

Hint

Consider which small bone at the base of the spine represents a reduced tail.

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