http://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhat is the function of the appendix? en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/?src=rss:qb:qbsWhat is the function of the appendix? http://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>What is the function of the appendix?</p> <p> </p> <p>   </p>taligattaligat40questionFri, 28 Aug 2009 05:27:48 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/happened_read_article_said_149938714986758?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I just happened to just read an article about that. It said that it functions as a good bacteria storage and it is used when the good bacteria in the bowel is depleated, such as after a bout of diahorria. They are also studying other benefits of the appendix.</p>LidoLidomale77answer4.0Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:41:13 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/happened_read_article_said_149938714986758?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/human_appendix_useless_evolutionary_951870201220385?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>The human appendix is not a useless, evolutionary remnant of a larger structure. The appendix has a function, and the newfound understanding of its purpose may help researchers someday find a way to prevent appendicitis. For more information that just came out in a new study, see this <a href="http://www.emaxhealth.com/1275/34/33054/human-appendix-not-useless-organ.html">web site</a>.</p>lavlavlavlav53answer4.0Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:58:05 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/health_appendix_appendicitis_862068994193267/human_appendix_useless_evolutionary_951870201220385?src=rss:qb:qbi