an organ which has an immune role and also destroys aged red blood cells. This can be doen by the liver if spleen removed
2006-11-15 11:54:06
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answered by lil 4
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A spleen is an organ. For more information about the spleen visit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen
The human spleen is located in the upper left part of the abdomen, behind the stomach and just below the diaphragm. In normal individuals this organ measures about 125 Ã 75 Ã 50 mm (5 Ã 3 Ã 2 in) in size, with an average weight of 150 g.
The spleen is the largest organ derived from mesenchyme and lying in the mesentery. The spleen consists of masses of lymphoid tissue of granular appearance located around fine terminal branches of veins and arteries. These vessels are connected by modified capillaries called splenic sinuses.
2006-11-15 11:58:08
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answered by pegasis 5
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The spleen is a ductless, vertebrate gland that is closely associated with the circulatory system, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells in holding a reservoir of blood. It is regarded as one of the centres of activity of the reticuloendothelial system. Until recently, the purpose of the spleen was not known. It is increasingly recognized that its absence leads to a predisposition to certain infections.
2006-11-15 11:58:44
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answered by snissari 2
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Your spleen is an organ. It recycles red blood cells to keep toxins out of your blood.
2006-11-15 11:54:33
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answered by ZachO 3
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your spleen is an organ that destroys old blood cells
2006-11-15 11:55:41
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answered by nanabanana 2
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It's an organ that filters out the toxins in the blood.
2006-11-15 11:57:21
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answered by haphazard_artist 4
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organ
2006-11-15 20:51:25
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answered by Kevin R 1
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organ
2006-11-15 11:55:01
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answered by jrfich 1
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organ
2006-11-15 11:53:29
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answered by sticky 7
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organ
2006-11-15 11:52:46
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answered by UNI Panther 3
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