Appendix

The transcript discusses the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine. It highlights that the appendix serves no significant function and is often only noticed when it becomes infected and requires removal. The appendix is considered a vestigial organ, having lost its original function over the course of human evolution.

Where is the appendix located in the human body?

• Near the liver

• At the end of the small intestine

• At the start of the large intestine

• In the middle of the stomach

When do people usually become aware of their appendix?

• When it becomes infected

• When it grows larger

• When it is functioning normally

• During a routine check-up

What typically happens when the appendix becomes infected?

• It becomes more functional

• It heals on its own

• It requires removal

• It shrinks in size

What is the likely reason the appendix is considered a vestigial organ?

• It is essential for digestion

• It has a new function

• It has lost its original function

• It is growing in size

How has the function of the appendix changed over time according to human evolution?

• It has developed a new function

• It has become less useful

• It has remained the same

• It has become more important