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The spleen has two purposes. The first purpose of the spleen is to filter your blood of old blood cells and any foreign bodies. The second purpose of the spleen is to coordiante the immune system.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agothe spleen's purpose is part of the immune system, an organ that gets rid of old red blood cells, and helps to fight off infections to the body :) it helps with white blood cells and your bleeding factor ( i.e. how much you bleed).
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∙ 13y agoThe spleen takes out old red blood cells known as erythrocytes from the blood supply and removes, stores, and produces white blood cell called lymphocytes which create antibodies and assist in removing microbes and etc from the blood supply.
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∙ 12y agoThe human spleen is an organ that creates lymphocytes for the destruction and recycling of old red-blood cells. The spleen is also a blood reservoir. It supplies the body with blood in emergencies such as a bad cut. The spleen is also the location where white blood cells trap organisms.
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∙ 11y agoThe spleen has an important role in the body's ability to manufacture antibodies that help resist infection. It also removes harmful microorganisms from the blood and gets rid of old blood cells. Before birth, the spleen manufactures red blood cells until after birth when the bone marrow can take over this process.
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∙ 11y agob. Destruction of old red cells
c. Production of red cells before birth
d. Storage of blood
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∙ 13y agoThe major role is that it is part of the immune system and so helps you fight infections. It also has a role in removing worm out components of the blood.
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∙ 13y agoit controls it, without a spleen you might as well have aids, youre vucked well and truly, i know as i lost my spleen in a car wreck
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What is the purpose of the human spleen?
To make your body flexible
When was the spleen first discovered?
The purpose of the Spleen was first found around the mid 20th century.
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
The largest lymphoid organ?
The spleen is the largest organ of the Lymphatic system.
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
What is the purpose of the human spleen?
To make your body flexible
When was the spleen first discovered?
The purpose of the Spleen was first found around the mid 20th century.
What organ is part of the immune system its purpose is the formation and purification of blood?
spleen
What is your spleen?
The spleen is a bag-shaped organ lying under the lower left ribs whose purpose it to make and store blood cells until they are needed by the body.
Where in the body is the largest single collection of lymphoid tissue?
That is called as Spleen.
What is the largest lymph organ in human body?
The spleen is the largest lymphy node in the human body
What filters lymph and is a reservoir for blood?
The spleen.
The largest lymphoid organ?
The spleen is the largest organ of the Lymphatic system.
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
Where is extra blood stored in human body?
The spleen
What is splein?
The spleen is a vital organ, which plays a huge role in the immune system. The spleen is located in the abdomen of the body, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells and holds a reservoir of blood. Until 1993, the purpose of the spleen was not known. It is increasingly recognized that its absence leads to a predisposition to certain infections.The related link goes to a picture which shows you the location of the spleen.
What does the fish's spleen do?
A fish's spleen does what a human's spleen does, releases blood cells when needed
