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For example, while calcium is necessary for bone health, other minerals play essential roles in various metabolic processes.
The Appendix: A Vestigial Organ
The human appendix, once deemed vestigial, may hold symbiotic functions, such as serving as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria. The concept of vestigial organs refers to structures that may no longer serve their original purpose but can retain minimal functions or develop new roles over time.