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The best example for somatic mutation would be cancer, familial cancer (which transmits through gametes to the next generation) are not so common while sporadic cancer is seen the most where body cells of a particular area goes through mutations for a number of years and becomes cancerous, but it is not transmitted to next generation.

Anirudh Bhattacharyya

Sigmoid colon or pelvic colon is a curved, S-shaped portion of the large intestine which is closest to the rectum and anus.

* It helps to transports fecal matter from the descending colon to the rectum and anus.

* It is the final segment of the colon.

The hypothalamus which is near the pituitary gland is a small region located at the base of the brain. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, regulates hunger etc...

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Simhika