Assertion: appendicitis's appendix | /r/HasProperty | important
Facets:
value: in mucosal immune response
type: OTHER
value: in maintaining gut microflora
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Appendix is important in maintaining gut microflora and in mucosal immune response.
text: As a result, the appendix, once regarded as a nonfunctional tissue, is now regarded as an important 'back-up' that can be used in a variety of reconstructive surgical techniques.