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The adult human appendix typically measures about 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 centimeters) in length. Its size can vary among individuals, but it is generally a narrow, tube-like structure attached to the large intestine. The appendix plays a role in gut flora and immune function, although its exact purpose is still debated.
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Is there a difference between human and animal appendixes?
Yes. Most animals don't have an appendix. Apes and monkeys have an appendix like a human's (a long tube), and rabbits and a few species of other rodents have a more sack-like appendix. None of the other animals has one.
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.
Where in the adult human are B cells not likely to be found 1 skin 2 Peyer's patch 3 appendix 4 plasma cells?
skin
Appendix differences in human and cat?
There is a major difference between an appendix in a human and a cat. Namely, cats do not have an appendix, while people do. The appendix has no use within the body, but can sometimes become infected and will need to be removed.
What is the average size of a human adult spleen of adult female?
the human spleen is about4 inches long.
Does a Koala have an appendix?
Yes, they have an appendix. Also, said appendix is about two meters long.
Does the cat have an appendix like human does?
Probably, but the appendix serves little funstion anyway.
What is the function for the appendix?
The appendix currently serves no useful function in the human body. It is believed that the appendix used to have a useful function, but over the years, the human body has evolved in such a way that the appendix is now extraneous tissue.
How does the appendix help to the immune system of the body?
As of yet, the purpose of the appendix in the human body is not known. It is simply there and is often removed. Anyhow, appendix do play role in fetal development and adult.In fetus appendix act as a endocrine organ and in adult they help our body immune system to combat against microbes as it 'train' our immune system by exposing antigens to lymphoid cells in order to produce antibody.
What is a appendectomy?
Surgery to remove a human appendix.
What structure in the human is analogous to the cecum?
appendix
What human organ corresponds to the caecum?
The human organ that corresponds to the caecum is the appendix, which is a small pouch attached to the caecum at the beginning of the large intestine.
