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The human spleen is an organ. It creates lymphocytes for the destruction and recycling of old red-blood cells. It is also a blood reservoir. It also can supply the body with blood in emergencies like a bad cut. Also, it is the location where white blood cells trap organisms. The spleen is part of the lymphatic system, not digestive.
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∙ 9y ago- The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen, and platelets , white blood cells are stored there. The spleenalso helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.
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What is the holding area for the blood and also has a function in the immune system?
Spleen
What organs allow the immune system to function?
spleen
In the human immune system the main function of the--- is filtering blood?
spleen
What is the area for holding blood and also has a function in the immune system?
spleen
In a frog what is the holding area for blood that also has a function in the immune system?
Spleen
In the human immune system the main function of what is filtering blood?
B. Spleen
What system is affected if the spleen function is lost?
The immune system is affected if spleen function is lost. The spleen helps your body fight infections. The spleen also makes red blood cells and it removes old red blood cells.
Why is the spleen not part of the digestive system?
Because it does no function in the digestive system. The spleen functions with the circulatory and immune systems. It removes old red blood cells and synthesizes antibodies.
Spleen in the circulatory or digestive system?
Neither. The spleen is part of the immune system
Why is the spleen vital to your immune system?
spleen is graveyard of rbc
What system the spleen belong to?
The immune system
To what system does the spleen belong?
The immune system
