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I'm not sure if there is a different purpose in animals other than humans, but recent research may indicate that the appendix is a safehouse for the "good" bacteria that inhabit the intestines.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause animals eat raw food, and the appendix takes care of the bacteria that resides in the raw food. but people dont eat raw food, so we no longer need it.
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What iype of gas do humans need to breath?
Oxygen is the gas humans and animals need to breathe in.
Can humans get the nitrogen they need to exist in the air?
Plants and animals die and decomposers break down their nitrogen containing molecules to ammonia. All animals get the nitrogen they need by eating plants, by eating other animals that ate plants, or by eating animals that ate animals that ate plants.
How photosynthesis important for humans?
Photosynthesis is important for humans because it provides oxygen for us.
How do your needs compare with other living things?
Humans share many of the same needs that animals have. For instance, people and animals both need food, water, and shelter.
Why do you think humans need to be taken care of much longer than all other animals?
Mostly, it's growth rate. Most other mammals are "adults" at one year. Humans take much longer.
Do other Animals ever think of Committing Suicide other then Humans?
No. Animals have the pure need to stay alive.
Why is appendix non functional in humans?
The appendix is a finger-like appendage attached to the stomach which has become redundant in the evolution of humans. If an infection occurs to the appendix - a life threatening appendicitis will need a surgical operation. I believe it is one of the stomachs used by herbivores.
How do animals rely on humans?
Humans and animals depend on each other as humans need the animals for meat as well as the dead animals fertilising the soil and providing hiqh quality crops for herbivores to eat and this cycle continues.
Why do you not take in all the oxygen in the air?
We need to share with other humans, plants, and animals.
What iype of gas do humans need to breath?
Oxygen is the gas humans and animals need to breathe in.
When do you need to get your appendix out?
When it ruptures most of the time is when your suppose to get it out. Other then that you can leave it in.
Why are animals stronger then humans?
Well, not all animals are stronger than humans, but the animals which are stronger than humans like elephants for example, is because they have adaptations to be strong which they need to get food or fight other animals to protect their young, food or territory to survive in their environment. Whereas humans rely on other ways to survive like our intelligence, although we are strong to a certain extent.
Why do humans love being with animals?
because animals make humans happy:) and animals are fuzzy and warm and alwasy there for you when you need them.
Can humans get the nitrogen they need to exist in the air?
Plants and animals die and decomposers break down their nitrogen containing molecules to ammonia. All animals get the nitrogen they need by eating plants, by eating other animals that ate plants, or by eating animals that ate animals that ate plants.
Why do you need to learn about animals?
we humans need to learn about animals because we are animals ourselves.we are called vertebrates because we are animals that have backbones
Do animals need sugar?
yes animals need sugar to survive they are like humans in that way.
Is animals important than humans?
I think animals are just as important as humans because they need the things as we need. Shelter, food, water, and some to love.
