The spleen of a frog carries the same role as the spleen in a human. The spleen destroys white blood cells and develops antibody's to defend the frogs immune system. This helps protect the immune system from viruses, such as the common cold.
The splenic vein is responsible for draining the spleen, as well as parts of the pancreas and stomach. It collects blood from the spleen and runs alongside the pancreas, eventually merging with the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein. This vein then carries the nutrient-rich blood to the liver for processing.
The spleen doesn't play a direct role in digestion. Its main functions include filtering blood, storing blood cells, and fighting infections. It is not directly involved in the breakdown of food or absorption of nutrients during digestion.
Extra blood is stored in the venous system, particularly in the veins of the liver, skin, and spleen. The liver acts as a blood reservoir due to its high vascularity and ability to store and release blood as needed. The skin also serves as a blood reservoir, with capillaries and venules able to hold excess blood. Additionally, the spleen can store blood in its sinuses and release it into circulation when necessary.
The blood in the portal circulation primarily comes from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen. It collects nutrient-rich blood from the veins of the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and spleen, which then flows into the hepatic portal vein. This vein transports the blood directly to the liver for processing before it enters the general circulation. The liver filters, metabolizes, and stores nutrients, toxins, and other substances from the blood before it continues to the heart.
The sinuses in the spleen contain blood. These sinuses are specialized spaces where blood flows and immune cells can interact with pathogens or antigens.
The liver is what you need to live - you need the kidney to have kids and the spleen is for venting
The spleen belongs to the lymphatic system, which plays a key role in the body's immune response by filtering and processing blood to help fight infections and diseases.
the spleen.
The blood vessel that provides nutrients to the liver from the stomach and intestine, as well as draining the spleen, is the hepatic portal vein. This vessel collects blood rich in nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen, directing it to the liver for processing. The liver then metabolizes these nutrients before the blood is sent to the rest of the body.
The spleen.
The splenic vein is responsible for draining the spleen, as well as parts of the pancreas and stomach. It collects blood from the spleen and runs alongside the pancreas, eventually merging with the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein. This vein then carries the nutrient-rich blood to the liver for processing.
Spleens are basically blood cleaners. They don't do the same thing as a kidney by removing nitrogenous wastes. Instead they have white blood cells that destroy old red blood cells. They also add new blood cells to the blood (in some animals). They basically take away the "trash" of old RBCs.
Yes it can affect your spleen as the types of blood cells cannot work functionally to support your spleen.
A fish's spleen does what a human's spleen does, releases blood cells when needed
In healthy adults, about 30% of blood platelets are sequestered in the spleen.
The spleen
The spleen doesn't play a direct role in digestion. Its main functions include filtering blood, storing blood cells, and fighting infections. It is not directly involved in the breakdown of food or absorption of nutrients during digestion.