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No the spleen is not a gland. Don't feel stupid I asked the same question today in science.
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This large bean-shaped lymph gland can expand and contract as needed?
spleen
What does not belong the thyroid gland thymus spleen or lymph nodes?
Unlike the other organs listed, the thyroid has no immune function.
What is the odd organ out in this list thyroid gland - thymus - spleen - lymph nodes?
Thyroid is the odd organ among the thyroid, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. The other three are part of the immune system, while the thyroid is not.
Which organs in the human body begin with the letter a?
There are a few soo here we are a few of the human body organs Adrenal glands -- Appendix -- Bladder -- Brain -- Duodenum -- Gall bladder -- Heart -- Intestines -- Kidney --Liver-- Lungs -- Ovaries -- Pancreas -- Parathyroid gland -- Pituitary gland -- Prostate gland -- Spleen -- Stomach -- Thymus gland -- Thyroid gland -- Testicles -- Womb
What is the difference between the spleen and pancreas?
Here are two different answers on how you can tell the difference between the spleen and the pancreas: Serious answer: The spleen is an organ, while the pancreas is a gland. Sardonic answer: Fortunately, that's what doctors are for! Refer to the links, below, for further information. You can tell by two factors, location and appearance. The pancreas is lies transversly across the posterior abdominal wall and almost along the bottom of the greater curvature of the stomach getting thinner as you move laterally. The tail end of the pancreas is associated withthe hilum of the spleen. The speeln is located up beside the fundus of the stomach and appear quite similar to a kidney, the easy way to tell the difference is that the spleen does not have an adrenal gland above it.
The spleen is the largest endocrine gland?
The spleen is not an endocrine gland.
Largest gland of the body?
spleen
Is spleen is an endocrine gland?
no, its lymphatic system
What organs are part of the lymph system?
spleen, thymus gland and tonsils
What makes the spleen so vulnerable to serious injury?
Because by drinking fertiliser the pituitary gland swells, causing a ruptured spleen
This large bean-shaped lymph gland can expand and contract as needed?
spleen
The major organs of the lymphatic system?
Some lymphatic organs are lymph nodes, tonsils, the spleen, and the thymus.
What are the organs of the lymphatic system other than lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes are?
Thymus gland, the liver, the spleen, and the tonsils.
What does not belong the thyroid gland thymus spleen or lymph nodes?
Unlike the other organs listed, the thyroid has no immune function.
What are the 3 accessory organs of the lymphatic system?
The tonsils, thymus gland, and the spleen are all accessory organs of the lymphatic system.
Why is gland important?
Glands are not only important, they are vital for the human body, because they regulate the organism processes, by releasing hormones and other substances into the bloodstream. Spleen is the largest gland, but it is not vital and can be removed. Other glands, supra renal, thyroid gland, are important.
What is the odd organ out in this list thyroid gland - thymus - spleen - lymph nodes?
Thyroid is the odd organ among the thyroid, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes. The other three are part of the immune system, while the thyroid is not.
