how does an appendix work?

Question

does anybody know how an appendix work? I have this reasearch homework about it and I cant find how it works? If possible can you please give me the site where I can find how it works?

Answer 1

Medical literature shows that the appendix is not generally credited with significant function. The appendix is rich in infection-fighting lymphoid cells, suggesting that it might play a role in the immune system.
Loren G. Martin,professor of physiology, argues that the appendix has a function in fetuses and adults. Endocrine cells have been found in the appendix of 11 week old fetuses that contribute to "biological control (homeostatic) mechanisms." In adults, Martin argues that the appendix acts as a lymphatic organ.

Answer 2

In humans is a relictual organ, meaning it has no activity like it used to have in our ancestors.
In herbivorous animals is a place or advanced fermentation, mainly seeds are processed in there, because carnivorous animals don't tend to have appendix.
So fermentation of seeds gone bad is a common cause of appendix swelling leading to appendectomy.

Answer 3

The appendix is a vestigal organ, which mean that it has no function. It used to be used by our ancestors to digest grass, but since we don't eat grass anymore, we have evlove and it has been cut off of the digestive system.

And NO, you can't turn your appendix back on if your start to eat grass again! LOL

Answer 4

The appendix is a vestigial organ it doesn't really do much. It sometimes contains some immune tissue but it doesn't function as part of the immune system.

Answer 5

technicaly, an appendix has no function. It is there and is a clue of similar ancestors. other animals have had a apendix shaped organ

Answer 6

It has no particular purpose.

Answer 7

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