what is the function of the appendix in humans, and what are the effects of removing it?

Answer 1

It has no function except of some lymphatic tissue.
Its removal would be beneficial on the other hand because any accidental entry of food into it or infection would cause severe pain and swelling and this may cause it to rupture which will be fatal.

Answer 2

Holy crap people, the appendix does have a function!

It's a part of the human lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, through which lymph travels, and various structures that trap "foreign" molecules and particles. In other words, it's a structure that functions in the aid of the body's defense against infection. It helps regulate the amount of bacteria entering the intestines. It's main role is most likely in early childhood.
Yes, you can live after getting your appendix removed: just as you can survive after getting your tonsils removed (another structure of the lymphatic system).

The appendix was once known as a vestigial organ, but scientists have since learned of its many functions.

Answer 3

Appendix is known as a vestigial organ in our bodies. It is connected to our alimentary canal i.e. the food pipe. It is believed to have been connected to another chamber in primitive primates. The chamber lost its function and the connection to the chamber remains as a vestige and a dead end alley-the appendix.
Currently one of its known function is that it serves as a warehouse of the good bacteria necessary for the breakdown of the very complex food items which our enzyme system cannot handle. It supplies the good bacteria exactly when and where they are in need. Strong antibiotics may deplete a healthy supply of such bacteria. Gradually colonies of good bacteria build up again to carry on their vital functions.
After having removed an infected appendix, a person may have minor digestive problems - build up of gas and fatty tissue has been commonly reported. On the other hand, depending on the competency of the surgeon, if the disturbed intestines were not put back in proper folds, minor to major obstructions to flow of materials in the digestive track may occur causing discomfort to severe abdominal pains, disruptive appetite and other complications. This condition will warrant the attention of a team of specialists to properly investigate and probably go back inside to untie a knot or obstruction.
Long term side affects could be developing of a hernia in the abdominal wall due to surgical intervention, weakening of the peritoneum, layers and muscles of the tummy.

Answer 4

It has no function. It is just there. When you have it removed, you may have a tiny scar and be sore for a while, but after your heal, you will be just as you were before you had it removed. It is the one thing in the human body that has no purpose and no function other than to get inflamed and have to be removed.

Answer 5

I read an article where a scientist hypothesized that the appedix was at one time a storage centre for the good bacteria that reside in our digestive tract. If a disease destroyed our good bacteria there would still be some in reserve. We don't need it nowadays because of the higher population density and our improved hygiene.

Answer 6

it doesn't have any function! but in herbivorous animals it contains the bacteria to digest leaves an its structures (such as cellulose) into organic acids to get nutrition! in humans in serves no purpose (thats why we cant eat hard greeny grass and stuff cause we cant digest it cause we don't have the bacteria present in our appendix).
There is no harm getting it removed, you will be just like before don't worry!!!

Answer 7

it has no function at all.........and dere are no effects of removin it