Question

Vermiform appendix is made up of

• A. Lymphatic Tissue
• B. Excretory Tissue
• C. Digestive Tissue
• D. Respiratory Tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Lymphatic Tissue

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The vermiform appendix is a muscular organ attached to the large intestine, its name is derived from a Latin word that means worm-shaped structure.
2. It lies on the right of the lower abdomen.
3. The vermiform appendix is known as the abdominal tonsil because, it is rich in lymphoid cells that provide resistance to the pathogens such as viruses, and bacteria invading the intestine.
4. Thus, the vermiform appendix is made up of lymphatic tissue.
5. Inflammation in the vermiform appendix is called appendicitis, which leads to intense pain in the lower abdomen.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

The excretory organs are made up of excretory tissue (consists of epithelial cells).

Option C:

The digestive tissue breakdown the food and absorb nutrients from both food and liquid which is consumed.

Option D:

The respiratory organs are made up of respiratory tissue (lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium).

Final answer: Vermiform appendix is made up of lymphatic tissue.