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caus a diffarena. In stonooe ruease ot tito.. The condition known as appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix, usually due to bacterial infection. What anatomical or histological feature does the appendix contain that makes it at risk for this type of condition? How does its location and shape complicate this? Explain. apendiy isatulbe tice snucture present etho cuer rignt Of the clodomen. ne location of dppendiv increases tho risk of inflannm attion bicitis gumunded oy larointlstine, containing manu bacanum The condition known as heartburn is most often caused by acid regurgitating from the stomach into the esophagus. Why do you think the acid tends to burn the esophagus and produce pain but does not similarly burn the stomach under normal conditions? 20 Digestive System I UNIT 20 521

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Appendix is a vestigeal organ in humans. It is located in the right lower abdomen. It is a finger like projections extending from the caecum. Appendix is rich in lymphoid tissues. It is surrounded by small and large intestines. It's location, structure (narrow lumen) and presence of lymphoid tissue in its wall makes it one of the most common site of inflammation during bacterial infections.

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