Oct 23, 2025 · The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ that branches off the cecum. The cecum is a pouch situated at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine whose main role is to absorb …

Jan 5, 2026 · Appendix, in anatomy, a vestigial hollow tube that is closed at one end and is attached at the other end to the cecum, a pouchlike beginning of the large intestine into which the small intestine …

Functions Maintaining gut flora A possible function of the human appendix is a "safe house" for beneficial bacteria in the recovery from diarrhea Gut-associated lymphoid tissue is immune tissue …

Explore the latest scientific insights into the human appendix, challenging old assumptions and revealing its surprising biological importance.

Sep 16, 2025 · Modern research suggests it plays a role in intestinal health and immune support. The appendix is about 4 inches long and looks like a small, narrow tube. It’s attached to the large …

Nov 26, 2025 · The appendix is a primary site for the production of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody secreted into the gut to regulate the density and quality of the intestinal flora.

Jul 29, 2025 · Scientists now propose several important functions of the appendix in the human body, especially related to immune health and the maintenance of gut flora. The lymphoid tissue present in …

Jun 12, 2025 · It acts as a lymphoid organ similar to Peyer’s patches in the intestine, and contributes to the maturation of B lymphocytes (a variety of white blood cell) and the production of antibodies (type …

Jun 2, 2024 · Although the exact function of the appendix is still unknown, it is thought to be involved in the immune system and in the early development of the fetus.

Feb 14, 2025 · For many years, the appendix was considered a “vestigial” organ, meaning it is a remnant of development and evolution that serves little purpose. It is part of the GI tract but has had …