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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.
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I would like to see a pic of a spleen?
http://www.tigerhomes.org/animal/spleen-intestines.cfm
You had low blood platelets and had your spleen removed and now it may be be that your spleen is regrowing what is the likelyhood of this occurring?
It is rare for the spleen to regrow after a splenectomy, as the procedure typically involves removing the entire spleen. If a small remnant of the spleen was left behind during surgery, it is possible for it to grow back, but this is uncommon. It is best to consult with a healthcare provider for more specific information about your individual case.
Can a kidney infection cause an enlarged spleen?
I am an anesthesiologist, so I do not possess a subspecialist's knowledge of either the kidney or the spleen. However, based on the medical knowledge I do have, I would say that it would be highly unlikely that a kidney infection would result in an enlarged spleen.
Scientific name for spleen?
the scientific name for spleen is spleen xD
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.
What would happen if your bladder exploded?
you would die!
What would happen to us if earth exploded?
We would all die
What would happen if everyone exploded right now?
Everyone would be dead
What would happen if the sun exploded and released a ton of oxygen into earth?
If the sun exploded it would not give us oxygen; it would simply vaporize Earth.
What would happen to your Solar System if the Sun Exploded?
If our Sun exploded, it would destroy most of the planets, and kill us all. Fortunately, this does not seem likely.
What would happen if a supernova exploded inside a black hole?
It wouldn't and couldn't
What would happen if a nuclear warhead exploded in the ozone?
It would probably create a localized ozone hole.
What would happen to us if the moon exploded?
we'd all die aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh is that going to happen or somthing??? aaaahhh i hope not!
What has to happen first to a typical roller coaster?
it exploded
It probably sounds like a stupid question but what would happen if the moon exploded or ceased to exist somehow?
I think it would be daylight all the time.
What would happen if there was no feedback in an oven system?
If there was no feedback in an oven system, it would keep getting hotter until it melted, exploded, or was turned off.
What would happen if all the suns exploded?
Well that would be the end of the world as we know it. We'd all be either burned alive, or hell would freeze over.
