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The appendix keeps the gut supplied with "friendly bacteria" which keeps the "bad" bacteria in check. Appendicitis happens when the "bad" bacteria overpopulates and begins to overtake the appendix. 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. However the researchers say sometimes the bacteria die off or are purged from the intestines as in diseases such as cholera or dysentery. Antibiotics do not discriminate "good" and "bad" bacteria. They kill all bacteria. Too many antibiotics can also be an issue for intestinal flora ("friendly bacteria") to survive. The result of the good bacteria population being wiped out is that the bad bacteria will more easily take over. Yeast infections are also more apt to flourish without the good bacteria to keep the yeast in check. According to the researchers, the appendix's job is to "reboot" the digestive system when that happens with the bacteria safely harbored in the appendix. Many doctors, unfortunately still believe the appendix is a vestigial organ with no function and is no more than a blind ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops embryologically.
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What is the difference between a cat appendix and a humans?
Cats do not have appendix and humans do.
Which organ do humans have that rats do not?
The Gallbladder. :)
What is the scientific name for a pigs appendix?
Appendix is the scientific name. It is part of the digestive system.
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.
Does the fetal pig have an appendix?
No it does not
What is a finger-like sac that has no known function in humans?
The appendix.
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.
What does the appendix has to do with inability to digest cellulose?
the appendix digest cellulose, but human appendix does not work.
When do you have an appendix?
You always have an appendix, unless you have it removed.
What is the Tagalog for appendix?
Tagalog for appendix: apendiks
What is it called when you have stones in your appendix?
Appendix stones???
Do squirrels have an appendix?
Ferrets do not have an appendix or a cecum.
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.
The medical term for inflammation of the appendix is what?
The medical term for the appendix is, 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.
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.
