What Does the Appendix Do & Other Questions About the Body's Mystery Organ

Though the exact purpose of the appendix – a little tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine – is up for debate, there's no mistaking signs it needs to be removed. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of appendicitis, plus what to do if your appendix needs to go.

Why do humans have an appendix even though it is unnecessary?

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What Does the Appendix Do & Other Questions About the Body's Mystery Organ

What Does the Appendix Do & Other Questions About the Body's Mystery Organ

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