Appendix may have important function

Monday, January 9, 2017 - 16:31 in Health & Medicine

The human appendix, a narrow pouch that projects off the cecum in the digestive system, has a notorious reputation for its tendency to become inflamed (appendicitis), often resulting in surgical removal. Although it is widely ... Read more

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