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Do you know what the appendix is for?

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Of the appendix, that is, of that short, blind-bottomed burrow localized in the lower right curve of the colon, it is only mentioned when you inflames, causing intense and excruciating pain near the groin and forcing you to consult the doctor or, even, the emergency room for finding a remedy. In the past, in the presence of significant appendicitis, the solution was almost for everyone its surgical removal (appendectomy): simple, quick, with few complications or repercussions on functionality intestine, since-it was believed-the appendix is a “legacy evolutionary” and serves no purpose. But is that really the case? What do you know about this neglected part of your body? Try answering this quiz. .

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