What is the function of a appendix?

Answer 1

There is no longer a function for our appendix in modern society, it is left over from our prehistoric predecessors. Some times it can collect food and bacteria, causing its self to rupture, since it no longer can function at respelling its own contents

Answer 2

The issue of the purpose of the appendix remains a matter of considerable debate. It is known that the appendix can be removed without causing any long-term adverse effects for the patient. However, some researchers and members of the medical profession believe the appendix may still serve some purpose within the immune system, or as part of the lymphatic system, producing enzymes to break down lipids.

There is also a belief among others that the appendix is just a remainder from a time thousands of years ago when people needed a slightly different digestive system, when they ate more rough vegetation, thereby requiring the extra organ to help break down the roughage. A modern example of the need for a well-developed appendix is the koala: eucalyptus leaves are very hard to break down and the koala has a highly developed appendix to help in the digestion of these virtually indigestible leaves. For humans, who do not need it for this purpose, the appendix is regarded as a "vestigial organ".

In 2007, American researchers reported that they had discovered the true purpose of the appendix. The claim was that the appendix harboured a supply of good bacteria which, in effect, could be used to "reboot" the gut following a case of dysentery, cholera or similar intestinal disease. For more information, see the related link below.

Recent discoveries have found that the appendix regulates hormone and energy balance as well.

Some scientists believe that the appendix is a source of immunologic cells, whereas others believe that the appendix is merely a vestigial organ (and of no use to humans any longer).

Answer 3

Experts have always believed that the appendix serves no function and can be removed without causing any adverse effects. However, recent studies have shown that the appendix plays a role in fetal development and the immune system.

Answer 4

it is a worm like diverticulum arising from the posteriomedial wall of the cecum 2cm below the ileocecal valve.

position in right iliac fossa

it is functionless now

but in past before thousand of years when human eat uncooked meat , appendix has a function to digest that type of meat.

Answer 5

The function of the appendix was for the longest time unknown. However, it has recently been discovered that the appendix is a store-house for bacteria that assist in the digestive processes of the colon. It is needed because after, oh say, dysentery depletes your intestines, the contents of the appendix are responsible for repopulating the gut.

Answer 6

The appendix is an organ which we do not usually need. It has no significant function, although it produces enzymes to help break down food. Some are not born with it, in fact. Many think it will soon disappear due to evolution.

Answer 7

The function of the appendix is not entirely clear, but it is thought to play a role in the immune system by housing beneficial bacteria and lymphoid tissue. In some cases, it can become inflamed (appendicitis) and may need to be removed surgically.

Answer 8

there is no point to the appendix in the human body. It is an organ that hellps animals to digest grass. Eg: a cow...

Answer 9

at the laft side of the abdomen