Unraveling the Mystery: The Human Appendix Explained

The human appendix is a very interesting and troublesome organ. For quite some time, scientists have claimed that the appendix was redundant; however, recently, scientists believe they have finally discovered the function of the appendix in humans. The function is not life altering, though. People who have been diagnosed with appendicitis can live their lives just as normal without an appendix as they could with one. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the human appendix, which affects one in fifteen people at any age; there are a few methods of treatment to remove the appendix and discard the fatal risks. The appendix is a three and a half inch long tube of tissue, which is pouch shaped like a small finger, and extends from the large intestine. There is no

According to Shawn Tsuda, “The appendix produces a bacteria destroying protein called immunoglobulins, which help fight infection in the body.” M.B David also stated, “the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria.” The function of the appendix is not essential. The more omnivorous animals, or humans, become, the less important the appendix becomes. This being said, once one’s appendix becomes infected and they are diagnosed with appendicitis, the appendix can be removed and the person is able to live without it, without complications.

Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix is swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus. Appendicitis can strike at any age of a person’s life, and once it does, the appendix must be removed. Appendicitis has two main causes: infection and obstruction. Infection caused