Recent studies reveal that the human appendix plays roles in gut microbiota restoration and immunity, contrary to its ...

Some scientists believe the appendix serves other functions as well, like helping patients recover from infections and inflammation in the digestive system. The standard treatment for appendicitis ...

Pancreas marks duodenum. Jejunum, ileum: attaches to large intestine and colon at a T junction with caecum or appendix. Ascending - transverse - descending colon. Rectum exits body. Four functions of ...

The brain disease Parkinson's may actually start in the depths of the digestive system, US scientists say. In their study, people whose appendix had been removed were less likely to develop the ...