This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'Highest incidence of acute appendicitis occurs in \nSelect and explain. \nA. 1st decade, B. 2nd decade, C. 5th decade, D. 6th decade', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: (B) 2nd decade # Peak incidence of acute appendicitis is in the 2nd & 3rd decades of life.> It is relatively rare at the extreams of age.> Apendicular perforation is more common in infancy & in the elderly, during which periods mortality rates are highest.', 'role': 'assistant'}]