2006-08-01 09:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by real_sweetheart_76 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
the spleen acts as kind of a junkyard for the body. when red blood cells die in the body, they travel to the spleen and are recycled there into waste product. so it does act as kind of a recycling plant for red blood cells. it also helps with immune functions. you dont NEED a spleen as it is not a vital organ and just works to recycle waste products. however, if the spleen bursts, it can cause MAJOR problems as your abdomen can fill with blood which is full of waste products..these waste products can then fester in your abdomen and cause major infection.
2006-08-01 09:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by stascia 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
The spleen in a small organ that fights infections.
The spleen monitors, destroys and stores red blood cells. In addition to this, the spleen has two functions, the red and white pulp. The white pulp helps fight infections and the red pulp removes unwanted materials.
2006-08-01 16:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by bebe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spleen is basically a very large "lymph gland." Lymph Glands gather and help produce white blood cells and antibodies. It is an important part of your immune system, but you can live without it.
2006-08-01 16:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to protect your immune system. When you lose you spleen, you can be susceptible to infections.
2006-08-01 16:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an organ that works on blood & produces among other things hemoglobin
2006-08-01 16:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by pauljudyphil@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋