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Spleen is a lymph gland which contains a large number of lymphocytes and other cell types which "filter" the blood from things that aren't supposed to be there. It has small chambers and passageways which also filter the blood removing damaged and dying cells.
Because of these passageways it contains a great amount of blood which can be "put back into circulation" if the blood pressure drops and it is needed back in the body.
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What organ takes over the functions of the spleen after its removal?
After the removal of the spleen, the liver and bone marrow take over its functions.
What is a splenule?
A splenule is a small accessory spleen that is separate from the main spleen. They are typically found near the main spleen and can vary in size. Splenules perform the same functions as the main spleen.
How long can a person live without spleen?
you can live indefinatly without a spleen The spleen is essential for the formation of red blood cells in a fetus until the bone marrow develops. After birth it normally performs several important functions, but all of them can be taken over by by other organs.
Which organ or stucture has a major hemolytic function?
The spleen has the hemolytic function of destroying worn-out red blood cells and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse.
Which of the spleen functions in the adult can be performed by bone marrow?
Bone marrow can perform the function of producing and storing blood cells, which is one of the main functions of the spleen in adults. Both bone marrow and the spleen play crucial roles in the immune system by producing and maturing white blood cells.
What stores blood and functions as a blood reservoir?
the spleen.
Do hamsters have spleens?
Yes, they do. The spleen of the hamster functions much as the spleen in humans, including immune system functions.
What organ takes over the functions of the spleen after its removal?
After the removal of the spleen, the liver and bone marrow take over its functions.
What organs takes over many functions of the spleen after a splenectomy?
There is no one specific organ that takes over the functions of the spleen, rather their are several tissues in the body that are able to pick up some of the important functions of the spleen, for example the recycling of red blood cells. Yes that is true, but, once the spleen is gone, the liver takes over most of the fuctions that the spleen used to do.
What is a splenule?
A splenule is a small accessory spleen that is separate from the main spleen. They are typically found near the main spleen and can vary in size. Splenules perform the same functions as the main spleen.
Stores extra erythrocytes?
It is one of the functions of the spleen to store extra erythrocytes. The spleen also filters foreign matter from the blood.
What are the Risks in not having a spleen?
Your spleen filters your blood and gets rid of old blood cells. If you have had your spleen surgically removed then over time your liver will start to take over these functions.
What organ or structure has a major hemolytic function?
Spleen
How long can a person live without spleen?
you can live indefinatly without a spleen The spleen is essential for the formation of red blood cells in a fetus until the bone marrow develops. After birth it normally performs several important functions, but all of them can be taken over by by other organs.
What is the location of the monocyte?
Over half of them are found in the spleen, but they also circulate throughout the body in our blood. Being a part of the blood allows them to be easily transported to the site of infection which is one of their major functions.
Which organ or stucture has a major hemolytic function?
The spleen has the hemolytic function of destroying worn-out red blood cells and releasing their hemoglobin for reuse.
Name the lymphoid organ in the abdominal cavity?
The lymphoid organ in the abdominal cavity is the spleen. It functions as a filter for blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells and foreign substances. Additionally, the spleen plays a role in immune responses by producing and storing white blood cells.
