The Appendix & Basics of Tonsils and Peyer's Patches

The video explores the appendix, once thought to be vestigial, revealing its roles in storing commensal bacteria and supporting immune functions. It discusses appendicitis, a common appendix pathology, and its potential dangers. The video also covers secondary lymphoid tissues like tonsils and Peyer's patches, highlighting their roles in immune response.

What are the potential consequences of a ruptured appendix?

Discuss the surgical procedures related to the appendix, including appendectomy.

What are Peyer's patches and how do they function in the immune response?

Compare the functions of the appendix with other secondary lymphoid organs.