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VSA : What are organs of the living body which are similar in origin but different in shape, size and functions called?

August 29, 2023

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What are organs of the living body which are similar in origin but different in shape, size and functions called?

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Organs that have a similar origin but different shapes, sizes, and functions are called homologous organs.

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