Quote Originally Posted by Wazikashi
strange article Ironside, but valid. Kind of begs the question, what was the original purpose of the appendix. because I had appendicitis about a year ago, and to my knowledge it is a useless organ.
First site I found that was talking about it and as you said valid on the point, so...

On the appendix

the human appendix is a derivative of the end of the phylogenetically primitive herbivorous caecum found in our primate ancestors. The human appendix has lost a major and previously essential function, namely cellulose digestion.

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It's suspected that the appendix have some effects on the immune system though, so if it's entirely useless is not 100% certain.