What Does the Appendix Do & Other Questions About the Body's Mystery Organ

Though the exact purpose of the appendix – a little tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine – is up for debate, there's no mistaking signs it needs to be removed. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of appendicitis, plus what to do if your appendix needs to go.

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