Scientists have found out the function of appendix
Scientists from Duke University (USA) have found out that an appendix, which was earlier considered useless and even problem organ, is very important in immune system of the person.
The appendix serves as a place of rise of the bacteria necessary for normal work of bowels.
Functions of an appendix are connected to huge amount of microorganisms in digestive system of the person.
An organism of the healthy person has more bacteria, than cells and many of them are useful. However a number of diseases, such as cholera and dysentery can cause death of all bacteria. The role of an appendix is to help digestive system to work in a normal order, reproducing new microorganisms.
In a modern society an appendix loses its value as intestinal flora can be easily restored with the help of medical preparations. However earlier, when epidemics were frequent, the role of an appendix was huge.
Nevertheless in a case of appendicitis doctors in any case recommend to remove an appendix as delay can lead to complications and death. Only in the USA from 300 to 400 people die annually from appendicitis.