The aged red cells self destruct in the spleen , where they squeeze through the red pulp of the spleen. When the spleen is removed, the number of abnormal red cells and old cells circulating in the blood increases considerably.
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It is one of the functions of the spleen to store extra erythrocytes. The spleen also filters foreign matter from the blood.
Erythrocytes are also known as red blood cells. The spleen is an organ that contains erythrocytes. The erythrocytes contain hemoglobin that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues all around the body.
True. When erythrocytes are no longer useful they are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen liver and bone marrow.
When erythrocytes are no longer useful they are destroyed by macrophages in the spleen, liver, and bone marrow.
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Age and damaged (senescent) red blood cells (erythrocytes) are broken down and recycled by the spleen, although the liver also plays an important role.
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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are produced in the bone marrow and stored in the spleen. The spleen acts as a reservoir for red blood cells, releasing them into the bloodstream as needed.
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The spleen.
Erythrocytes are cells that contain hemoglobin. These are commonly known as red blood cells.