MamasHealth.com Home Organs and Glands Adrenal Appendix Bladder Brain Digestive system Eye Gall Bladder Heart Intestine Kidney Liver Lungs Organ donors Organ transplants Ovaries Pancreas Prostate Spleen Stomach Thyroid Self-defense Escape a two-handed choke hold Escape from a knife attack Escape from a choke hold Escape abduction attempt Escape a choke hold Escape a elbow grab Escape a knife attack Escape a two-handed choke hold Escape a wrist grab Power strike Chocolate Relief: Mama shares how to get free chocolate MamasHealthBlog.com Email Mama Make money during a recession Bone marrow donor	What is the Appendix? The Appendix is a worm-shaped appendage that sticks out from the top portion of the large intestine. The appendix can become inflamed. If an inflamed appendix is not treated immediately, the appendix can burst. What is the Main Function of Appendix? The main function of the appendix is unknown. Diseases and Conditions of the Appendix Appendicitis and Carcinoid Syndrome are the most common conditions that affect the appendix. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Carcinoid syndrome is a condition where caracinoid tumors grow in the appendix. The tumors may spread to other parts of the body. Where is the Appendix located? To look at the intestine in relation to other organs in the body, visit the digestive system.	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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