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taligat

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What is the function of the appendix?

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Posted 2009-08-28T05:27:48Z
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Lido

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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.

Posted 2009-08-28T05:41:13Z

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I recently went to a new doctor and noticed he was located in something called the Professional Building. I felt better right away.

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 web site.

Posted 2009-08-29T08:58:05Z

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