All About Your Appendix
Question 1/9
Which of these things is roughly the same size and shape as your appendix?
- A grape
- A grapefruit
- A finger
Question 2/9
What’s the job of your appendix?
- It stores enzymes you need to change sugar to energy.
- It helps clear toxins from your blood.
- Doctors don’t know for sure.
Question 3/9
When you have appendicitis, your appendix:
- Gets sore and swells
- Tears away from your intestine
- Starts to bleed
Question 4/9
If your appendix is taken out:
- Your body won’t digest fat as well.
- You'll need antibiotics often.
- You won't notice the difference.
Question 5/9
Which makes you more likely to get appendicitis?
- You’re often constipated
- You’re between the ages of 10 and 30
- A family history of diabetes
Question 6/9
Which of these is not linked to appendicitis?
- Binge-drinking alcohol
- A hard blow to your belly
- Food that has parasites in it
Question 7/9
When you have appendicitis, the pain sometimes moves from:
- Your navel to the right side of your belly
- Your breastbone to the right side of your belly
- Your shoulder blade to the right side of your belly
Question 8/9
What’s the best way to prevent appendicitis?
- Eat a high-fiber diet.
- Exercise 30 minutes a day.
- You can’t prevent it.
Question 9/9
Appendicitis is contagious.
- True
- False
