Question

Vermiform appendix arises from _______.

• A. Caecum
• B. Colon
• C. Rectum
• D. Ileum

Answer 1

The correct option is A Caecum

• Vermiform appendix arises from the caecum. The vermiform appendix is a long narrow tube that is responsible for the removal of waste products from the digestive system of our body. It is closed from one end and on another end, it arises from the posteromedial wall of the caecum. The caecum is the part of the large intestine that helps in the absorption of salts and fluids and also works as a lubricant for solid food.
• The colon is the part of the large intestine that helps in the removal of waste matter from the digested food.
• The rectum is present at the distal end of the large intestine and it acts as temporary storage of stool.
• The ileum is to absorbs various vitamins and bile salts. It is present at the distal end of the small intestine.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.