Talk:Appendix (anatomy)
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Vestigial doesn't mean functionless?!
[edit]It is described here that the appendix is no longer considered a vestigial organ due to the functions found. I think that this is not conclusive because vestigial organs do not result from the fact that they have no function. Vestigial organs are defined on their own Wikipedia page as characteristics that:
"... have lost all or most of their original function through evolution. Although structures called vestigial often appear functionless, a vestigial structure may retain lesser functions or develop minor new ones."
I think the connection made between appendix and vestigial organs is therefore wrong, because vestigial organs can have function and still remain vestigial. 62.167.160.209 (talk) 07:33, 16 February 2023 (UTC)
Navel and Appendix
[edit]maybe this is connected before birth, it is not like parasitic connection with the mother since intestine do serve alike parasite system, like when we grow up nutrients are from intestine too, it like "heals" inside the tummy or belly, when the child is ready for food other than mothers breast milk this navel and appendix are completely healed and independent with each other 103.224.94.24 (talk) 09:41, 20 March 2024 (UTC)
More bs
[edit]How is the longest appendix ever removed far smaller than than the typical range of length? 156.155.85.159 (talk) 16:37, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
"evolutionary progress"
[edit]A meaningless term in the context of biology. I think it should be deleted, but this is not my field so I'll leave it to others. Richiewrites (talk) 15:51, 30 November 2024 (UTC)
This part of the intro gives me whiplash
[edit]> The appendix was once considered a vestigial organ, but this view has changed since the early 2000s.[1][2] A vast majority of research suggests that the appendix may serve an important purpose as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria. This is, however, speculation and there is no concrete evidence for the purpose of the appendix.Structure
Is there vast research, or speculation? Has the view changed, or is there no concrete evidence? Hopefully someone with expertise can improve this so it's not so contradictory. 2600:4040:444B:CE00:A755:B0A7:417F:1011 (talk) 03:23, 21 March 2025 (UTC)