Why do we have a appendix??!

Question: Mine erupted at the age of 16.. i almost died...What is it??

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Answers: Mine erupted at the age of 16.. i almost died...What is it??

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Given the appendix's propensity to cause death via infection, and the seeming perfect health of those who have had their appendix removed, the biological purpose of the appendix has mystified scientists for some time. There have been cases of people who have been found, usually on laparoscopy or laparotomy, to have a congenital absence of an appendix. There have been no reports of impaired immune or gastrointestinal function in these people.



The most common explanation is that the appendix is a vestigial structure with no absolute purpose.

The vermiform appendage

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