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The spleen acts as a reservoir for red blood cells. It also recycles used red blood cells and fabricates anti-bodies that are used by the body to fight infection. The body can survive without the spleen, but the person may be prone to more illnesses as the spleen is important to the immune system.

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the spleen.


What filters lymph and is a reservoir for blood?

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Can thin blood affect you spleen?

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In which extra blood stored and is released when shortage occurs?

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Filters blood and contain red and white pulp?

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Where is extra blood stored in human body?

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What is the function of a pig's spleen?

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