Appendix and Appendicitis

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What is the primary reason for the appendix being prone to becoming obstructed and vulnerable to infection?

  • Direct connection to the ileocecal valve
  • Strong attachment to the cecum
  • Inefficient emptying into the colon and small lumen (correct)
  • Large size and high susceptibility

What happens to the obstructed appendix as a result of inflammation and edema?

  • It becomes rigid and resistant to inflammation
  • It detaches from the cecum and moves freely
  • It becomes inflamed and edematous, eventually filling with pus (correct)
  • It shrinks in size and becomes less prone to infection

Where is the appendix located in relation to the cecum?

  • Completely separate from the cecum
  • Attached just below the ileocecal valve (correct)
  • Attached to the ascending colon
  • Attached at the top of the cecum

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