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Because it no longer serves any useful purpose. It can be removed, without the body suffering any deterioration from its loss.

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Q: Why is the appendix known as vestigial?
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What is the vestigial organ in human aliemetary cannal?

The appendix, which is located at the juncture of the small and large intestine.


Body structures that don't seem to have a function?

the appendix has no function There was an article on the internet recently that said that scientists think that the function of the appendix is that it stores bacteria so that if one's system is cleared of all "good" bacteria, the appendix can then start a new supply of those necessary bacteria. If this is true, then the appendix DOES have a function.


What are vestigial structures found in humans?

The "Coccyx" or "Tail bone," as a common name.


What are the examples of vestigial organs?

appendix


What are examples of vestigial organ?

appendix


What are some examples of vestigial organs?

The appendix is the best example of a vestigial organ.


What is a good sentence for using vestigial organ?

The appendix is a vestigial organ.


The narrow binding sac extending from the beginning of the colon a vestigial organ with no known function?

The appendix (note, I believe they have now found a function in which the appendix is involved).


What do you call organs you don't use?

vestigial organs like the appendix which is vestigial in man


Does the appendix have any known function in the digestive process?

No it does not. It is a vestigial organ thought to function in the digestive system in some of our ancestors.


Vestigial structures in humans?

Tailbones, tonsils, appendix,


A humans appendix is a?

Small vestigial portion of the intestine.