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where is the appendix located and what does it do
The appendix sits at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine. Its function is unknown. Theories say the appendix acts as a storehouse for good bacteria.
can a person live without their appendix
It's unclear what its function is, but the appendix can be removed if it becomes inflamed or ruptures.
how long is the appendix
The human appendix averages 9 cm in length but can range from 5 to 35 cm.
can the appendix be on the opposite side of the body
Some identical twins can have a mirror-imaged anatomy, a congenital condition with the appendix located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen instead of the right.

Question: can someone have the organ missing
Self-contained rewrite: can someone have the appendix missing