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What destroys damaged or old cells?
The spleen is the site of destruction of old or damaged red blood cells. The liver recycles the hemoglobin and stores the iron.
Where are worn out or damaged red blood cells removed from the circulation?
The spleen removes old red blood cells. It breaks down the erythrocytes and recycles the hemoglobin, sending the heme portion to the liver for storage and recycling. The spleen also filters bacteria from the blood.
What is Apoptosis and what role does it play?
Apoptosis is when cells destroy themselves. This is done for two main reasons:To destroy cells which are a risk to the organism, such as cells with viruses.It is important in normal development, such as shedding the lining of the uterus (menstruation).
Where does the white blood cells get destroyed?
What happens to antibodies when they destroy microbes
What organelle helps to destroy old or dying cells with its digestive enzymes?
lysosomes
Why do cells divide as an organism grows?
Cells divide as an organism grows to increase the number of cells in the body, allowing for growth and development of tissues and organs. This process also helps in the repair and regeneration of damaged or old cells, ensuring the overall health and function of the organism.
Why does the cell replication?
Organisms need to produce new cells because the old ones can be damaged or die of old age.
Why does the cell cycle occur?
So you can grow. It also helps repair damaged or old cells.
How does a splenectomy affects erythrocyte disposal?
One of the functions of the spleen is to play a role in the processing of dead red blood cells (erythrocytes), but it is not the only place in the body where that process takes place. The liver can take up that function as well as other tissues in the lymphatic system.
What organ removes damaged or old blood cells?
The spleen functions to filter out dead or damaged cells from the bloodstream. It also is a part of the immune system, as it stores white blood cells and is the primary site of antibody formation.
What function do most of the stem cells in adults serve?
Replacing damaged tissue
Where is the old red blood cells destroyed?
Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. They are formed in the bone marrow and destroyed by the reticuloendothelial cells present in spleen, liver, lymph nodes, brain, the heart or even in the muscles. Spleen is the major site of their destruction.
