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Every parts our organ's function is known and I couldn't understand the use of appendix in our body.therefore what is the function of our appendix? 

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Actually, when I was studying to become a Physical Therapy, we were told by our professor who happens to be a doctor that the  appendix has no function. It was just put there like an accessory, but recent studies suggest that it may play a role in the immune system since it contains a significant amount of immune tissue such as lymphoid follicles, which produce and store immune cells.
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The exact function of the appendix is still not entirely clear, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria and in the production of antibodies.

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It act as a ssfe house for good bacteria . After intense diarrhea , the appendix repopulate and reboots the intestine with good bacteria before harmful bacteria finds a home there. 
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The appendix is a small, finger-like organ located at the beginning of the large intestine, on the lower right side of the abdomen. Its exact function in the human body is not well understood, and it is often considered a vestigial organ, meaning it may have had a function in our evolutionary past, but is now mostly unnecessary.

There are a few theories about the potential functions of the appendix, such as serving as a "safe house" for beneficial gut bacteria, or helping to boost the immune system during early development. However, none of these theories have been definitively proven.

In some cases, the appendix can become inflamed or infected, leading to a condition called appendicitis. When this happens, the appendix may need to be removed surgically to prevent complications. Despite its uncertain function, most people can live a healthy life without their appendix.
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For many years, the appendix was considered a vestigial organ, which means it served no useful purpose and was just an evolutionary remnant from our ancestors. However, recent studies suggest that the appendix may have a role in the immune system.

The appendix is a small, finger-like projection located near the junction of the small and large intestines. It contains lymphoid tissue, which produces antibodies and helps fight infection. The appendix may also serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria, helping to replenish the gut microbiome after an infection or antibiotic treatment.

While the appendix is not essential for survival, it may provide some protective function for the immune system. However, in cases of appendicitis, where the appendix becomes inflamed and infected, it can be a serious medical condition and require surgical removal.
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The function of the human appendix is still not entirely clear, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system and may serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.
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The entire digestive tract helps with our immune system, but some scientists and doctors think the appendix may be a place for our body to store certain healthy types of gut bacteria that otherwise could be altered or changed during an intestinal illness or with overuse of antibiotics.
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The appendix is believed to have a role in the immune system by harboring beneficial gut bacteria. However, it is not considered a vital organ and can be removed without significant impact on over all health.
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Recent studies shows that appendix may serve important protective functions in fortifying the body's immune response against invading pathogens and inoculating the gut with common sal bacteria after periods of gastrointestinal illness. It is the safe house of good bacteria which reboots the intestine after intense diarrhea. It provide sites to produce endocrine cell in fetus to produce balance state and maintain internal environment.
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The appendix is a small, finger shaped pouch located at the end of the large intestine in the human body. Its exact purpose is still unknown, but it is believed to play a role in the immune system and may help to digest certain types of food. Some research suggests that the appendix may also have a role in the development of the gut microbiome.
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