Why appendix called residue part of body ? is it working position in human or not?

Answer 1

Despite the fact that the appendix often being seen as completely useless this isn't really the case. The appendix contains lymphoid tissue and thus serve a function for the immune system - it helps detect any bad bacteria we might have.

The reason in may be seen as a vestigal organ (a reminant of a previously useful organ) is that in herbivorous animals it serves a function for digestion. For example Koalas have a very long appendix that helps them digests leaves (I assume it does this by containing useful bacteria that can digest cellulose). Our ancestors from millions of years ago were herbivorous our appendix may have been larger before we turned to a more omnivorous life style.

Answer 2

appendix was a useful organ in our ancestors and played a vital role in digesting the food. But because of the change in diet and other causes, it doesn't play any role in the function of our body. So it called a residue part of the body. I got my appendix removed when I was 9 years and I am perfectly fine, that is functioning of my body is normal.

Answer 3

Very simply it used to have a more dominant human in ancient man but now due to changes in the modern diet it ony served a tiny function and we can function 100% without it

Answer 4

appendix located at desending portion of the colon.its works in grass eating animals ..horse.their function is digest the cellulose

Answer 5

It is known to be an extra unwanted growth in the end of the large intestine, and creates uncomfortable or pain to the one having it and call for surgical removal of the same.

Answer 6

Appendix is useless in man so it is called vestigeal organ.

Answer 7

it is not functional in humans it is a vestigial organ