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Following removal of the spleen, the liver primarily takes over the role of filtering out the older red blood cells. Other organs may also contribute to red cell removal, eg. heart. However, these other organs cannot completely compensate for the loss of the spleen. Consequently there is an increased risk of infections as well as, over time, iron overload in patients. These consequences have their own dangers. For example, increased liver iron can lead to cirrhosis. Other organs, such as the heart, are also susceptible to accumulation of iron and can ultimately lead to heart failure if iron accumulation is great. Thus splenectomised patients should have their circulating iron levels regularly checked. If the spleen is removed as a treatment for a severe anemia, it is more important that iron levels are thoroughly monitored. Iron supplements (a supposed simple 'fix-all' dietary treatment for anemia) can therefore do more harm than good for such patients.
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What does the spleen do for a fish?
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 and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.The same function as for any other animal.To store healthy blood cells and get rid of worn out ones.destroys and makes blood cellsIt's like a small sac used for temporarly storing bloodit distroys and makes blood cellsto store sperm i thinksIt destroys, creates, and regulates blood cells in the frog's circulatory system.
Where do the dead red blood cells go for we know that it has only 3 months duration so what part of the body did it go?
They die in the vessels, but the spleen has special cells that go to dissolve the dead red blood cells. We actually excrete them when we go to the toilet its the dead blood and bile juices that give the excrement the dark brown look.
What are the principles of monoclonal antibody?
monoclonal antibodies lies on the principal of producing antibodies and monocloaal means the specificity and avidity for antigen i.i they recognize a single epitope. firstly the mouse is innoculated with appropriate antigen and spleen cells are isolated from it. then the myeloma cells grown in vitro and spleen cells which are isolated are fused in the polyethyleneglycol (PEG) and cultured in HAT medium. the following result comes; 1. spleen cells die in vitro 2. spleen-myeloma hybrid cells survive 3. unfused myeloma cells die in HAT medium surviving hybrid cells are clonned and used further.
What is the procedure called to remove and destroy worn out blood cells?
Blood cells automatically die after 100-120 days for red blood cells and in a few days for white blood cells. They remain in the blood stream until they are detected by macrophages which are cells that discover and essentially eat dead cell. This process involves them surrounding the cells with a special coating that disallows them from re entering the blood stream. They are then eventually eliminated macrophages and all through the digestive system or kidneys. In fact a large percentage of human waste is made up of our bodies dead cells, including blood cells and other toxins.
Do babies die when their stem cells are removed?
Stem cells are removed just after conception when the zygote is forming into an embryo. When stem cells are taken, the embryo cannot develop, and so does die.
Why do blood cells die?
Because the wear out and need to be replaced by new ones formed in the spleen and bone marrow.
What happens to a red blood cell when it dies?
Old red blood cells are caught by your spleen. Spleen separates the hem from globulin. Hem is recycles to get iron and used to make fresh hem. You get the bilirubin in this process, which is excreted by your liver, after conjugation.
Can you live without your spleen?
Yes you can, however chances are you will have to take antibiotics or other medication to help prevent infection. The spleen helps your immune system fight off infection as well as to remove old or damaged blood cells. It is best to have a healthy spleen but if it ruptures you may have to have it removed.
What does the spleen do for a fish?
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 and white blood cells are stored there. The spleen also helps fight certain kinds of bacteria that cause pneumonia and meningitis.The same function as for any other animal.To store healthy blood cells and get rid of worn out ones.destroys and makes blood cellsIt's like a small sac used for temporarly storing bloodit distroys and makes blood cellsto store sperm i thinksIt destroys, creates, and regulates blood cells in the frog's circulatory system.
What is the cause of jaundice?
When red blood cells die, the heme in their hemoglobin is converted to bilirubin in the spleen. The bilirubin is processed by the liver, enters bile and is eventually excreted through feces. Once hemoglobin is in the red cells of the blood, it circulates for the life span of those cells. The hemoglobin that is released when the cells die is turned into bilirubin. If for any reason , the red blood cells die at a faster rate than usual , bilirubin can get backed up in the blood and cause the disease. For full details check out the site http://www.jaundicesymptoms.net/
Where do the dead red blood cells go for we know that it has only 3 months duration so what part of the body did it go?
They die in the vessels, but the spleen has special cells that go to dissolve the dead red blood cells. We actually excrete them when we go to the toilet its the dead blood and bile juices that give the excrement the dark brown look.
Facts about the Lymphatic system?
the lymph system creates white blood cells that help fight off infections and diseas the lymphatic system is made up of the lymph vessels, the lymph nodes, the tonsils, thymus,kidneys, and the spleen. it runs through a tube like structure through your body ridding diseases.( dead organisms, blood cells, etc..) Pathogens are diseases that can get into your skin, like bacteria and viruses. White blood cells then kill of these diseases and then die. Which is then disposed of through spleen. Yep, but gnomes taste like spleen so don't eat them!!!!!! CHEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! LOL
When your red blood cells die where do the replacements come from?
When red blood cells die, other red blood cells come in and multiply.
What are the principles of monoclonal antibody?
monoclonal antibodies lies on the principal of producing antibodies and monocloaal means the specificity and avidity for antigen i.i they recognize a single epitope. firstly the mouse is innoculated with appropriate antigen and spleen cells are isolated from it. then the myeloma cells grown in vitro and spleen cells which are isolated are fused in the polyethyleneglycol (PEG) and cultured in HAT medium. the following result comes; 1. spleen cells die in vitro 2. spleen-myeloma hybrid cells survive 3. unfused myeloma cells die in HAT medium surviving hybrid cells are clonned and used further.
What is the procedure called to remove and destroy worn out blood cells?
Blood cells automatically die after 100-120 days for red blood cells and in a few days for white blood cells. They remain in the blood stream until they are detected by macrophages which are cells that discover and essentially eat dead cell. This process involves them surrounding the cells with a special coating that disallows them from re entering the blood stream. They are then eventually eliminated macrophages and all through the digestive system or kidneys. In fact a large percentage of human waste is made up of our bodies dead cells, including blood cells and other toxins.
What would happen if your spleen exploded?
The spleen is not necessary for life but does have important functions: 1. Defense -macrophages lining sinusoids of spleen remove microorganisms from blood and phagocytose (eat) them. 2. Hematopoiesis -monocytes (white blood cell) and lymphocytes (white blood cell) complete their development in the spleen. 3. Red blood cell and platelet destruction-macrophages remove worn-out RBCs and imperfect platelets and destroy them by phagocytosis (eating); also salvage iron and globin from destroyed RBCs 4. Blood reservoir -pulp of spleen and its sinuses store blood for when you really need extra blood. If you noticed a "stitch" in your side when running hard, that is the spleen adding blood to the system so you will get oxygen.
What kills blood cells?
what cause blood cells to die off
