2007-01-09 00:08:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The spleen is a ductless, vertebrate organ 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 centers 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
The absence of a spleen predisposes to some septicaemia infections. Vaccination and antibiotic measures are discussed under asplenia.
Some people congenitally completely lack a spleen, although this is rare.
Sickle-cell disease can cause a functional asplenia (or autosplenectomy) by causing infarctions of the spleen during repeated sickle-cell crises.
It may be removed surgically (known as a splenectomy), and indeed often is. For example, it may be removed following abdominal injuries with rupture and hemorrhage of the spleen, or in the treatment of certain blood diseases (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hereditary spherocytosis, etc.), certain forms of lymphoma or for the removal of splenic tumours or cysts
2007-01-09 00:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jfranc1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a spleen in order to survive. The function of the spleed is to help with immunity (protect you against infection), store blood for the body and release it when needed, destroy bacteria, destroy worn out and damaged blood platelets and to destroy worn out and damaged red blood cells. So although your body is likely to take over the functions of the spleen if it is removed, it's best not to hack it out yourself. If you have a serious road accident and your spleen has to be removed then your liver and lymphatic system can adopt the functions previously undertaken by this organ. Problems with infections are likely to increase slightly if you've had your spleen removed but as long as you look after yourself once you've said goodbye to your spleen, there's nothing to worry about.
2007-01-09 00:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by Diarmid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The spleen governs your high quality of theory. My strategies have been variety of out of type these days. perhaps if I surrounded myself with yellow and brown, i could have a lots fit relationship with my spleen. perhaps i'd desire to start up smiling at my spleen. i'm specific it may like that.
2016-10-30 10:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine removed 25 years ago after finding out I had Hodgkin's disease- I have been well since!
2007-01-09 04:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by gregg s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes part in your immune system
2007-01-09 00:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To stop from bending over all the time.
2007-01-09 00:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by toxisoft 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
because God gave it to you. that is why you need it. whatever God says goes.
2007-01-09 00:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by lindsey s 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋