The document discusses various bodily functions and processes. It explains that goosebumps may occur during physical exertion like bowel movements because it activates the sympathetic nervous system. It states that the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria, repopulating the intestines after diarrhea. The appendix needs to be removed if it becomes infected or swollen as a ruptured appendix can leak bacteria into the belly, posing a serious health risk.
The document discusses various bodily functions and processes. It explains that goosebumps may occur during physical exertion like bowel movements because it activates the sympathetic nervous system. It states that the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria, repopulating the intestines after diarrhea. The appendix needs to be removed if it becomes infected or swollen as a ruptured appendix can leak bacteria into the belly, posing a serious health risk.
The document discusses various bodily functions and processes. It explains that goosebumps may occur during physical exertion like bowel movements because it activates the sympathetic nervous system. It states that the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria, repopulating the intestines after diarrhea. The appendix needs to be removed if it becomes infected or swollen as a ruptured appendix can leak bacteria into the belly, posing a serious health risk.
- Goosebumps may also occur during times of physical exertion, even for small activities, like when you're having a bowel movement. This is because the physical exertion activates your sympathetic, or instinctual, nervous system. Sometimes, goosebumps may crop up for no reason at all.
What is the purpose of appendix in digestive system?
- It suggests that the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria. After intense diarrhea, the appendix repopulates and reboots the intestine with good bacteria before harmful bacteria finds a home there.
Why do we need to remove appendix?
- It needs to be removed when it becomes swollen or infected. If the appendix is not removed, it can leak bacteria and infect your entire belly, which can be very life threatening.