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The spleen is a gland that works closely with the circulatory system. The spleen produces, monitors, destroys and stores red blood cells. The spleen also has two other functions, the red and white pulp. The white pulp helps fight infections and the red pulp removes unwanted materials. Until recently, the purpose of the spleen was not known. The spleen is above the stomach to the left, underneath the rib cage. Spleens in healthy adults are 9 to 13 centimetres (3.5 to 5.1 in) in length.
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Which organ is affected by disease malaria?
Spleen
When is the spleen removed during a pancreatectomy?
If the disease affects the splenic artery or vein, the spleen is also removed.
What body parts protect you from disease?
the lymphatic system Antibodies are proteins in the blood that fight disease. -DLW
Does heart disease make the white of your eyes yellow?
Not usually. This is more likely to be a symptom of liver disease, cancer, or a disease of the spleen.
Is hodgskin disease a cancer?
Hodgskin's disease is a rare cancer of lymph nodes and spleen that effects the immune system
Disease of which abdominal organ that can interfere with blood clotting?
An enlarged spleen can interfere with blood clotting. The spleen is a multifunctional organ that helps produce platelets, which serve to clot the blood.
What connective tissue surrounds the spleen?
The tissue of the spleen is reticular connective tissue.
How can hereditary disease affect a child?
in the spleen because that is the most active part of the body besides the heart
Which diseases - if discovered - must legally be reported in New York?
The gastrophoric disease of the spleen, astriclimia, and yptonosis.
Can alcohol rupture your spleen?
no seek medical attention, an enlarged spleen can be an underlining symptom , alcohol is not an answer for the care your body needs, do yourself a favor forget alcohol, tobacco also, your body will love you for it
How dangerous is splenomegaly?
Anyone can develop an enlarged spleen at any age, but certain groups are at higher risk, including: Children and young adults with infections, such as mononucleosis People who have Gaucher disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and several other inherited metabolic disorders affecting the liver and spleen People who live in or travel to areas where malaria is common Fore more info click here: cancerhealthcenter . com/condition/enlarged-spleen-%28splenomegaly%29/c/11174
Spleen in relation to peritoneal cavity?
The spleen is located in the upper left side of the abdomen, in the intraperitoneal space. It is partially covered by the greater omentum and is surrounded by peritoneum, which helps to support and protect the organ. However, unlike other intraperitoneal organs, the spleen is not suspended by a mesentery.
