What is an appendix for?

What is an appendix for?

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The appendix in the human being has absolutely no function whatsoever. Therefore, we can live perfectly well without it. It is a residual appendage of our ancestors, who required a certain amount of movement of intestinal contents in and out of certain pockets to produce fermentation, and hence easier digestion and absorption of food products. We as human beings no longer require the appendix. We can get rid of it without a problem and the patient is not going to experience any kind of change in their lifestyle whatsoever.