You will each be allocated an organ or part of an organ randomly in your workshop class in week 1. In week 11, you will be required to write a one page (approximately 300 words) description of whether...

Running Head: CAN I LIVE WITHOUT MY APPENDIX?
Can I live without my Appendix?
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Can I live without my Appendix?

Vermiform appendix (or appendix) has been frequently credited with negligible
physiological role, but today the scenario is different because of extensive researches performed
by researchers to understand the rationale (if any) behind the presence of this organ in human
body. Though, we can’t deny that there are a number of organs present in us which do not have
any functional importance and thus; are vestigial, but this concept does not seem true in case of
appendix (Svensson et al., 2012).
Experts say that this tiny tube shaped organ which is attached to our intestines must not
be assumed useless since; it can perform extremely important functions. According to Bill
Parker, appendix might build up stocks of such bacteria which can enhance the vitality of our
body through stimulating the functional ability of intestines. The importance of this “store-
house” could be understood via the fact that it works as an alternative to bowel...