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Vermiform appendix is a part of human digestive system. Surgical removal of vermiform appendix will not hinder the normal digestive process. Give reason?

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Vermiform appendix is a vestigial organ situated at caecum. It is a structure that has lost all or most of its original function, hence, surgical removal of vermiform appendix will not hinder the normal digestive process.

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