body part
2007-01-04 09:42:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Appendix: anatomy small outgrowth from large intestine: a blind-ended tube leading from the first part of the large intestine (cecum), near its junction with the small intestine.
In humans it is small, occurs in the lower right-hand part of the abdomen, and contains cells of the immune system.
Also called vermiform appendix
2007-01-04 09:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has no purpose in modern life, but I THINK it was once used to protect the body from bacteria ingested from raw or undercooked meat. I'm not sure though. Nobody is, to be more specific.
2007-01-04 09:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by booda2009 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Something that Lindsey Lohan is having removed today.
2007-01-04 09:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by moveandlose 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is at the very end of the colon. It has absolutely NO purpose.
2007-01-04 09:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a part of your large intestines
2007-01-04 09:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
small sac, which is part of the large intestines.
2007-01-04 09:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by v.h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋