Our appendix is often considered a useless organ, but is there any chance it might have a hidden function?

Question

Our appendix is often considered a useless organ, but is there any chance it might have a hidden function?

In: Biology

Answer 1

It does have a purpose. The idea that it is useless or has no function has been disproved.

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_(anatomy)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_(anatomy))

Basically it has a role in the immune system and maintaining healthy gut bacteria.