R.I.P. Scout26
Memo to self: ask at yoga what is good flushing routine for appendix.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_smoke_enema
An entire page that said virtually nothing other than "It seems to have a function, possibly related to the immune system". So helpful. :rolleyes:
Creation science has been pointing this out for quite some time. Why is it news now?
Although it used to be believed that the appendix had no function and was an evolutionary relic, this is no longer thought to be true. Its greatest importance is the immunological function it provides in the developing embryo, but it continues to function even in the adult . The function of the appendix appears to be to expose circulating immune cells to antigens from the bacteria and other organisms living in your gut. That helps your immune system to tell friend from foe and stops it from launching damaging attacks on bacteria that happily co-exist with you.
The appendix is immune tissue. Historically it provided a source of beneficial bacteria to repopulate the digestive system. This provided a source of the good bacteria your guts need to function, should you become sick and purging is necessary. This function is not needed as much in today's world.