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Skriven 2014-11-01 05:55:00 av Dave Drum (1:18/200.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Stephen Haffly
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-=> Stephen Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 ML> Who knows what will infect when. Having the thing stick
 ML> around isn't going to affect the chances of another infection,
 ML> just affect its possible venues.

 DD> IIRC the vermiform appendix serves no function that can be agreed
 DD> upon.

 SH> That used to be the situation. However, there are some sites,
 SH> Scientific American among them, which maintain that the vermiform
 SH> appendix does have some useful functions. One is as a resevoir for good
 SH> bacteria to be available to repopulate the large intestine if needed.
 SH> The second seems to be in connection with the immune system. I won't
 SH> try to go into details. The function appears to peak in one's 30s and
 SH> then decrease until it ceases later in life. It can be removed without
 SH> serious consequences, but that does not mean that a healthy one has no
 SH> functions.

As I said there is no agreement - but, many arguments that make at least some
sense. As with most things of this nature there is a "learned opinion" at every
turn and an "expert" (SNORK) at the ready to call that "learned opinion"
rhinestone studded, rhodium plated hogwash.
 
Physicians err on the side of caution today, only removing the organ in
situations where it is medically indicated instead of routinely removing it
during abdominal procedures as was once common.

This bit is speculation: "Some clinicians and scientists believe that it is a
vestigial organ, a remainder from a time when humans ate a diet high in
cellulose and needed assistance with digestion."

And this bit is true - "Another function of the appendix is one that was not
evolutionarily intended: it can be used as a replacement bladder. If the
healthy organ is left intact, it can be recycled in the event that a patient
develops bladder disease. The appendix has also successfully been used to make
a stand-in for a damaged ureter. While the other functions that have been
proposed to explain this organ may be subjects of debate, the surgical utility
of the appendix is undeniable." http://www.wisegeek.com

And when I went looking for a recipe using cellulose I was presented with this
one - which does not appear to use that item, although it looks like a decent
formula.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Crispy & Creamy Doughnuts
 Categories: Breads, Snacks, Dairy
      Yield: 18 Doughnuts

    1/2 oz (2 env) active dry yeast
    1/4 c  Warm water-105|115oF/40|46oC
  1 1/2 c  Lukewarm milk
    1/2 c  White sugar
      1 ts Salt
      2 lg Eggs
    1/3 c  Shortening
      5 c  All-purpose flour
      1 qt Oil for frying
    1/3 c  Butter
      2 c  Confectioners' sugar
  1 1/2 ts Vanilla
      4 tb Hot water; as needed

  Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for
  five minutes, or until foamy.

  In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk,
  sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour.
  Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a
  wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time,
  until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for
  about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the
  dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place
  to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and
  the indentation remains.

  Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll
  out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut
  cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double.
  Cover loosely with a cloth.

  Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in
  confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from
  heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until
  the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.

  Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to
  350oF/175oC. Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide
  spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface.
  Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from
  hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the
  glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain
  off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for
  easier clean up.

  From: http://allrecipes.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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