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Whether these organs were at one point in history useful or not is a common debate among scientists, but nowadays, people really do not feel that they need this organs at all. These are some of these "useless organs": tonsils, the coccyx (tailbone), wisdom teeth, appendix, male nipples, erector pili (which make body hair "stand up"), adenoids (similar to tonsils), sinuses, body hair (since sweat took over its job of keeping body temperature up), and the third eyelid (visibly present in animals like chickens and lizards).
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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 is an organ and what's a organ system?
An organ sytem includes tissues.
How is a organ different from a organ system?
An organ is a collection of tissues working together as a unit. An organ system is a collection of organs performing a common function and working as a unit.
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.
What is the difference between an organ and organ system?
An organ is one specific part of your body, it doesn't have to have just one purpose but usually has one main purpose. An organ system is a chain of different organs which each do different things for one purpose. e.g. the digestive system or the respiratory system
What is the function of the digestive organ?
The function is to process the food in our body
what organ of the digestive system has no function?
appendix
In which human digestive organ do proteases function?
the stomach
What is the main organ and function of digestive system?
the heart
What is the digestive system and what is its function?
the digestive system helps digest food and it is an ORGAN system
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.
What is the Function pancreas?
Produces digestive enzymes, and as an endocrine organ, it produces hormones.
Is the pancreas a digestive organ?
yes it is,pancreas have the digestive function in secreting various digestive enzymes.it secrets enzymes lie lipases,proteases etc.
Which level of organization is the liver?
The liver is an organ and is part of the digestive organ system
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 is an organ and what's a organ system?
An organ sytem includes tissues.
Which organ has the primary function of absorbing moisture in the digestive tract?
The large intestine is in charge of absorbing water.
