 beca3523
Female, 13-17, Eastern US
 29 Posts
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:03:09 PM
"Well that's great it used to have a use but now its useless.
I was always terrified of having appendicitis when I was younger and wished they would just remove everyones appendix at birth."ME TOO!!! |
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 pandapo0h
Female, 18-29, Western US
251 Posts
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Friday, October 19, 2007 3:46:24 PM
i feel smart now :) i learned something new hahaha |
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 Kittycat101
Female, 13-17, Southern US
151 Posts
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Sunday, October 14, 2007 2:26:38 AM
and all this time they've been removing them ^^; humans are idiots, Doctor 1:"oh whats this, an organ!,it appears useless so lets just take it out!!" doctor 2 "Jolly good idea Ralph!! cause we all know how useless organs are!!" my point=Idiots!! i mean its not rocket science ppl its obviously there for a reason!! Da dur dur!! |
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 NumbuhZero
Female, 18-29, Southern US
862 Posts
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007 4:33:52 PM
So, you only need it if you're a hermit? |
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 anthropology
Female, 30-39, Southern US
4337 Posts
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007 7:11:18 AM
Interesting, I've not heard this theory before. Personally, I eat yogurt when my stomach bacteria is out of whack.  |
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 philippic
Male, 18-29, Europe
1704 Posts
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007 6:57:54 AM
huh..
IMO that theory is kinda worthy!i'd say the appendix used to be a lot bigger so many 100's n thousands of yrs back when man ate bark, plants and leaves etc. and it was used to help breakdown all that crap.
then over yrs, fire was created, meat was cooked, no more bark so the appendix wasnt needed so through the evolution it jus shrunk. so yeah it could contain good bacteria to help with the digestive system but jus doesnt need to be as big. |
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 denea
Female, 13-17, Southern US
225 Posts
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Monday, October 08, 2007 7:32:36 PM
i can no longer say u useless apendix wait yes i can
YOU USELESS APENDIX
you cant stop me im unstoppable |
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 eMok1992
Female, 13-17, Europe
3 Posts
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Monday, October 08, 2007 12:49:27 PM
Actually the apendix used to be used for when we were only herbivores and didnt eat meant....it was used to help digest the grass...but now we eat mainly man made crap and meat...we dont need themalso its been proved that chinese and japanese people are less likely to get appedicitis as they traditionally drink and eat more herbs than anywhere else in the world. |
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 marchhare123
Male, 30-39, Eastern US
550 Posts
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Monday, October 08, 2007 9:57:26 AM
I had always heard it was important a long time ago to help with the digestion of diffeent kinds of leaves and veggies we used to eat. |
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 PhoenixPhata
Male, 13-17, Western US
281 Posts
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Monday, October 08, 2007 9:29:33 AM
ZOMG so we think it's part of the immune system? Wow... nifty! |
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 ClashRocker
Female, 13-17, Midwest US
37150 Posts
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Monday, October 08, 2007 5:26:50 AM
Fascinating, I'll have to share that with others. |
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 Overmann
Male, 18-29, Southern US
3156 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 11:12:27 PM
I am having a bit of trouble digesting the statement from the article that there are more bacteria than human cells in the typical body. That sounds awfully bizarre."Of course everything has a purpose. Guys, the human body doesnt just create something for the f*ck of it." I would argue that everything at least *initially* has a purpose but there are indeed such things as vestigial structures whose conditions for function are diminished or superseded over time and began to shrink so as to conserve energy. For all we know - this article notwithstanding - the appendix is one such structure. |
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 PaganMan
Female, 30-39, Western US
29 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 8:50:02 PM
So when will we learn to be less OCD about cleanliness? A little dirt and disease helps our immune system! |
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 sunnysongbrd
Female, 18-29, Western US
532 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 8:36:30 PM
What about wisdom teeth silverfyre? I sure as heck don't see a use for those, especially since they can cause serious problems with your teeth, gums, jaws... entire mouth, almost...Yes, we have parts we don't need. Why does the human fetus produce gills, just to lose them again in a few weeks? And not all scientists are atheists, to a question posted earlier. In fact, there are entire organizations of Christian scientists who attempt to disprove evolution all the time. Plus, this is not even a theory... Its more of a hypothesis. And as far as I read, the evidence they have for it is pretty scarce anyway... |
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 zecromancer
Male, 18-29, Southern US
381 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 8:07:34 PM
Kinda late. I saw this in the paper last week. |
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 sunglasses
Female, 13-17, Western US
45 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 5:53:00 PM
Someone told me that the appendix was somewhat like an signal to tell you that you treating your body fine. If you don't have appendicitis, then you are most likely healthy.  |
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 silverfyre
Female, 18-29, Midwest US
158 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 3:20:49 PM
Of course everything has a purpose. Guys, the human body doesnt just create something for the f*ck of it. The body doesnt sit there and think "Gee, I think I'll spend those extra stem cells I happen to have lying around and use up ALL ATP I worked so hard to get to make a little sliver of organ that is not going to have any purpose whatsoever."Right. Just because we happen to be able to survive without it; just because scientists dont know what the heck its for, does NOT mean it has no purpose. sheesh.
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 shizzamX
Female, 18-29, Southern US
2835 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 2:17:49 PM
um.. yeah.. |
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 DemonCurtain
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
246 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:37:22 PM
Appendicitis hurts :( |
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blipflip
Male, 13-17, Europe
87 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:21:47 PM
Meh, old news, the friendly bacteria theory has been around for years. |
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 Thedoomthing
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
104 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:14:59 PM
wow, it can do something XD |
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 Rise23Up
Male, 18-29, Eastern US
805 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:53:05 PM
Wowzers |
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 GothicQueen
Male, 13-17, Africa
4412 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:16:05 PM
although now i'm scared of appendicitis cause i still have mine >.<
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GothicQueen
Male, 13-17, Africa
4412 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:15:12 PM
^^^ for the person who wanted to know how an apendix becomes infected
and also i believe that this is a good theory
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GothicQueen
Male, 13-17, Africa
4412 Posts
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Sunday, October 07, 2007 12:14:36 PM
appendicitis is believed to occur when theres an ulceration within the appendix, causing an invasion of bacteria.the bacteria multiply within the appendix.
The appendix may become swollen and filled with pus (a fluid formed in infected tissue, consisting of while blood cells and cellular debris), and may eventually rupture. Signs of rupture include the presence of symptoms for more than 24 hours, a fever, a high white blood cell count, and a fast heart rate. Very rarely, the inflammation and symptoms of appendicitis may disappear but recur again later.
In most cases, a blockage inside the appendix probably starts a process in which the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. If inflammation continues without treatment, the appendix can rupture. A ruptured appendix spills bacteria-laden intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, which may result in a life-threatening infection. A rupture also may cause an abscess to form. |
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