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what organ of the digestive system has no function?
appendix
What is the function of the human cecum and appendix in the digestive system?
The cecum and appendix in the digestive system serve as reservoirs for beneficial bacteria and aid in immune function.
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 useless part of the digestive system?
The part of the digestive system that has no digestive function is called the esophagus. The esophagus is also known as the food pipe.
What is as no function in humans in the digestive system?
The appendix, found at the junction of the small and large intestines, has no known function in digestion. The appendix may also be called the vermiform appendix.
Which body system includes the appendix?
The appendix is part of the gastrointestinal tract, and so is most closely associated with the digestive system. Its function is not clear.
What organ system does the colon and appendix belong to?
Both the colon and the attached appendix are part of the digestive system. But the appendix has other functions that are not part of that system. It is thought by some that it may be involved in the immune system. Researchers in the United States say the appendix produces and protects good germs for the gut by "rebooting" the digestive system. The team of immunologists at Duke University Medical Center say the human digestive system contains massive amounts of bacteria most of which are good and help the digestion of food.
What does the appendix do in a digestive system?
the appendix does nothing at all
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 the function of the appendix in a pig?
yes No. In pigs, the cecum has a pouch that holds bacteria that aid in digestion. It is an active part of the digestive system. In humans, it has evolved into a vestigial appendix.
What is the scientific name for a pigs appendix?
Appendix is the scientific name. It is part of the digestive system.
Which organ system contains the appendix?
the digestive system
