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The spleen does not make red blood cells. It acts as a very large lymph node and a reserve for extra blood if needed during hemorrhage. It is part of the immune system. A person can live without the spleen.
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Is the spleen part of the excretory system?
The spleen belongs to the Lymphatic/Immune System.
Why is the spleen not mentioned as a part of the digestive system?
The spleen is part of the lymphatic system.
Spleen in the circulatory or digestive system?
Neither. The spleen is part of the immune system
Is spleen related to adrenal glands?
Not really. Spleen is part of lymphatic system, whereas adrenal glands are part of endocrine system.
What is the importance of the spleen and kidney in the circulatory system?
The spleen produces blood cells, and forms part of the immune system.
How is the spleen important to the cardiovascular and lymphatic system?
The spleen produces blood cells, and forms part of the immune system.
What are the part of the Lymphatic system?
adenoids, thyroid, tonsils, spleen
Can a person have rectal bleeding from spleen?
The spleen is not part of the digestive system, while the Rectum is, so I would say probably not.
What organs are part of the lymph system?
spleen, thymus gland and tonsils
What body system includes tonsils spleen and thymus are part of the?
Both spleen and tonsils are examples of large lymphoid masses so the are included in the lymphatic system.
What organ system does the spleen belong in?
Circulatory.
What organ is part of the immune system its purpose is the formation and purification of blood?
spleen
