What i does the spleen do?

Answer 1

The spleen has a role in fighting infection by producing certain types of white blood cells, and although the bone marrow plays the main role in fighting infection, the importance of ensuring someone has had pneumonia, meningitis, Hib, and flu vaccines needs to be expressed.
A person without a spleen will also take lifelong low-dose antibiotics, usually penicillin, if allergic to penicillin,next in line would be erythromycin.

The spleen also contains a large amount of blood, and in case of injury, the spleen can contract and release blood into the body.
If ruptured, partly due to the amount of blood it holds, can be lethal if internally bleeds.

The liver makes your red blood cells and kidneys filter your blood NOT your spleen.

Answer 2

The human spleen is an organ that creates lymphocytes for the destruction and recycling of old red-blood cells. The spleen is also a blood reservoir. It supplies the body with blood in emergencies such as a bad cut. The spleen is also the location where white blood cells trap organisms.

The spleen is shaped like a loose fist and is tucked under the left side of the diaphragm.

The average weight of an adult spleen is 0.44 lbs. During and after digestion, the size of the spleen increases. Infection of malaria or mono can also cause the spleen to increase in size.

If the increase in size is significant, the spleen can rupture. If rupturing occurs, immediate medical care is necessary. You may need emergency surgery to control the bleeding.

Other diseases that causes enlargement of the spleen are: rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, sickle cell anemia, leukemia, lymphoma.

Where is the Spleen located?

The spleen is located in the upper-left part of your abdomen. It is protected by your rib cage.

Can the Spleen be removed?

Yes. If the spleen is ruptured, it can be removed. The spleen can also be removed because of certain kinds of cancers.

Answer 3

The spleen is located on the left side of the abdomen and weighs around 200g in the average healthy adult. The spleen can be considered as two organs in one; it filters the blood and removes abnormal cells (such as old and defective red blood cells), and it makes disease-fighting components of the immune system (including antibodies and lymphocytes). Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a wide range of disorders. However, the human body adapts well to life without this organ, so surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the patient.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

I think they are actors, certainly Martin and Charlie Spleen are
Personally I cant stomach them

Answer 7

THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SPLEEN DEPENDS ON YOUR AGE
DURING THE EMBRYONIC PERIOD, IT IS HAEMOPOIETIC ORGAN.LATER IN LIFE, IT DESTROYS OLD RBC AND ABNORMAL RBC.WHEN YOUR BONE MARROW IS NOT EFFICIENT,IT HELPS TO PRODUCE RED BLOOD CELLS.

Answer 8

it destroys old red blood cells and ****. it is thought to be involved in the immune response also.
silly little gland

Answer 9

it filters the blood.I had mine removed in 1993 so I am living proof you can survive without it!!,another organ takes its job on,

Answer 10

similar to liver and kidneys, helps to filter out toxins and purify blood