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What is a finger-like sac that has no known function in humans?
The appendix.
What is it called when you have stones in your appendix?
It is called appendicolith when there are stones or calcifications in the appendix. This condition can lead to inflammation or blockage of the appendix, causing appendicitis.
How are vestigial structures not removed by natural selection?
Yes, because vestigial structures can be harmful. For example, some humans are now born without an appendix which ensures they will not be killed via appendicitis. Having a smaller expression of a vestigial structure, like having a smaller appendix, saves on the energy wasted in maintaining an unneeded structure.
Name the small projection that contains lympathic tissue attached to cecum?
The small projection that contains lymphatic tissue attached to the cecum is known the appendix. The full name is actually vermiform appendix which is derived from its appearance which look like a worm.
Do men have an appendix?
Yes, both men and women have an appendix and can be prone to having an appendicitis.
What is the Tagalog for appendix?
Tagalog for appendix: apendiks
What is a finger-like sac that has no known function in humans?
The appendix.
What is a appedix?
You may hear of the appendix as a rudimentary structure in humans, and in smaller animals the appendix may be known as the caecum. Basically, the appendix is a small piece of tissue that forms a tiny pouch in the large intestine, near the junction of the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. It has no real known function in humans and is thought to have had a function in more primitive stages of our evolution. The appendix is also susceptible to blockage, and due to continued secretion by the glands located in the walls of the appendix, this may result in appendicitis, which has the potential to be fatal if left untreated.
Why does your appendix hurt when you exercise?
I have no appendix!
Does a Koala have an appendix?
Yes, they have an appendix. Also, said appendix is about two meters long.
Do squirrels have an appendix?
Ferrets do not have an appendix or a cecum.
What is it called when you have stones in your appendix?
It is called appendicolith when there are stones or calcifications in the appendix. This condition can lead to inflammation or blockage of the appendix, causing appendicitis.
The medical term for inflammation of the appendix is what?
The medical term for the appendix is, appendix.
Can you have appendictis twice?
If you don't have your appendix out the first time then yes, you can get it twice. If you get it once and have your appendix out (which is the majority of the cases) then no. You cannot. It is impossible to get appendicitis (infection of the appendix) with no appendix.
How does appendicitis affect the appendix?
The tip of the appendix become inflamed in the initial stage. At time the appendix get necrosis. Appendix may burst, giving rise to peritonitis.
How are vestigial structures not removed by natural selection?
Yes, because vestigial structures can be harmful. For example, some humans are now born without an appendix which ensures they will not be killed via appendicitis. Having a smaller expression of a vestigial structure, like having a smaller appendix, saves on the energy wasted in maintaining an unneeded structure.
How do you properly refer to an appendix in APA format?
In APA format, you should refer to an appendix in the text by citing it as "Appendix" followed by a letter (e.g., Appendix A). In the reference list, you should include the full citation of the appendix material.
