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The appendix is considered to be a vestigial organ or an organ that once had a purpose but over the course of evolution it lost its purpose or main function. Because of this the appendix does not work with any other systems to help keep our body healthy.

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What is the least important organ in your digestive system?

The appendix is considered the least important organ in the digestive system. It is a small organ located near the junction of the small and large intestines and its function in humans is not well understood. In some cases, removal of the appendix does not lead to any significant digestive issues.


What organ system does the colon and appendix belong to?

Both the colon and the attached appendix are part of the digestive system. But the appendix has other functions that are not part of that system. It is thought by some that it may be involved in the immune system. Researchers in the United States say the appendix produces and protects good germs for the gut by "rebooting" the digestive system. The team of immunologists at Duke University Medical Center say the human digestive system contains massive amounts of bacteria most of which are good and help the digestion of food.


What does the appendix has to do with inability to digest cellulose?

The human appendix is a vestigial organ that no longer serves a significant digestive function. It is not directly related to the body's ability to digest cellulose, which is a complex carbohydrate found in plants. Inability to digest cellulose is due to the lack of necessary enzymes in the human digestive system.


Do men have an appendix?

Yes, men have an appendix. The appendix is a small organ located at the junction of the small and large intestines. It is a vestigial organ with no known essential function in the human body.


Unused organ of the digestive sysytem?

The appendix is an example of an unused organ in the digestive system. It is a small pouch located near the junction of the small and large intestines. While its exact function is not well understood, it is generally considered to be a vestigial organ with no significant role in digestion in humans.

Related Questions

What organ system does the appendix belong to?

Digestive system.


Which organ system contains the appendix?

the digestive system


Is appendix possibly an immune system organ?

no its not.


what organ of the digestive system has no function?

appendix


What organ has no functions in human?

The appendix is said to have no function in the human body, but it actually plays a small role in the lymphatic system.


What organs are used in your organ system?

All of them, that's why they're in the organ system in the first place,except for the appendix


Is the smallest organ in the digestive system?

Appendix <3 Your Welcome (:


What are the importance of the organ system?

All of it except the appendix. But you have to take care it


What are the importance of organ system?

All of it except the appendix. But you have to take care it


What is the least important organ in your digestive system?

The appendix is considered the least important organ in the digestive system. It is a small organ located near the junction of the small and large intestines and its function in humans is not well understood. In some cases, removal of the appendix does not lead to any significant digestive issues.


Why is the appendix a non important organ?

The appendix is a lymphatic organ (supports the immune system). There are many lymphatic organs in the body and generally when one is lost, others take over. I'm not sure but I think that the appendix actually is latent, that is - it once functioned in the lyphatic system, but no longer does.


What does the organ appendix do?

In humans the appendix is a vestigal organ and has no function that we are currently aware of.