Why do we have an appendix I thought everything in the human body had reason
Scientific research shows that the appendix was used to help digest tough food back when we more 'animal' like. Obviously food sources were few and far between then, let alone being soft, chewy and easily digested. It's quite like our tail bone at the base of our spine. As a fetus develops the tail bone lengthens before reverting back and shrinking, to nearly completely disapearing. Yet it's something we dont use, but it still develops before rectifing itself, kinda like our appendix's, only they are just there. Obviuosly medical/theatre procedures to remove it in every human isn't necessary unless it is ruptured. The appendix contains high levels of acidic fluid, (the main helper in the break down of tough foods) should this 'leak' into our blood stream, it could poison you which may lead to serious consequences. That is when it is neceesary for it be removed. The stomach has a lower level of acid to break down food which is available today. It can also be controlled to a healthy level to, should it cause problems.
The human body is amazing, and there are many facts about it which are still being researched into, but still, never the less, very interesting stuff.
The appendix has no known function in humans. Evidence suggests that our evolutionary ancestors used their appendixes to digest tough food like tree bark, but we don't use ours in digestion now. Some scientists believe that the appendix will disappear from the human body.
Its redundant but if there is no evolutionary pressure to get rid of it, a redundant organ will still continue to be part of the body.