The appendix is an important part in a human body. In an appendix, Endocrine cells are used to produce various biogenic amines and peptide hormones and compounds, which help in with several biological control (homeoststic) mechanisms.

The appendix also plays an important role in the immune system. Lymphoid tissue begins to build up in the appendix soon after birth and reaches a peak between the second and third decades of life (between the age 10 and 30). It reduces rapidly after that and almost disappearing at the age of 60. In the early growth, the appendix is work as a lymphoid organ, which supports the maturation of B lymphocytes in various other locations in the body. The likely purpose of the appendix is safe for beneficial bacteria in the recovery of diarrhea. This reservoir of bacteria is used to repopulate the gut flora in the digestive system.

The appendix is located in the lower right quadratic of the abdomen near right hip Bone. The size of the appendix in the human body is normally about 9 cm in length and 7 to 8 mm of diameter.

Is dangerous for human body – The common dusease of the appendix in human is Appendicitis. The symptoms of Appendicitis are given below

1. Vomiting
2. Abdominal pain
3. Reduced Appetite
4. Nausea

Appendicitis is caused by the blockage of hollow portion of the appendix. This blockage leads to increase pressure in the appendix, reduced blood flow in the tissues of appendix and bacterial growth.

If the appendicitis is untreated then it may burst or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. It may lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity’s lining, which may be the serious or dangerous for human beings. If not properly treated and ignored, it may cause even death due to the rapture of appendix.