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What are the 2 main jobs of the spleen?
Spleen is the organ of reticuloendothelial system. Secondly it removes the old red blood cells. The life span of the red blood cells is about 120 days.
Does the spleen produce mature t-cells?
No, the spleen does not produce mature T-cells. T-cells mature in the thymus gland, not in the spleen. The spleen's main role is in filtering blood, storing red blood cells, and acting as a reservoir for immune cells.
Does the spleen produce insulin?
No, the spleen does not produce insulin. Insulin is produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. The main function of the spleen is to filter the blood and help the immune system by producing antibodies and storing white blood cells.
What organ do the job of the spleen after a spleenectomy?
Some of the jobs of the spleen are taken over by the liver, but not all. The spleen stores platelets for instance. This job is not done by anything after the spleen is removed, but this is really not too big of a deal. The spleen also takes apart red blood cells after they are dead and can reuse the material taken from them (This process also creates bilirubin which is taken by the liver and is an ingredient of bile, the substance stored in your gallbladder and used in digestion). The spleen is also part of your lymphatic and immune system, so there are some jobs that go undone. There are meds that patients of spleen removal must take for the rest of their life after a splenectomy.
What are the two main jobs of a plant?
The two main jobs of a plant are to grow and reproduce.
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 are the 2 main jobs of the spleen?
Spleen is the organ of reticuloendothelial system. Secondly it removes the old red blood cells. The life span of the red blood cells is about 120 days.
What is the main site of erythrocyte production in fetus?
The Spleen
What are main organs of lymphatic system?
the spleen and the thyemus
In the human immune system the main function of the--- is filtering blood?
spleen
What is the main organ of the system?
lymphatic systems major organ is the spleen
Does the spleen produce mature t-cells?
No, the spleen does not produce mature T-cells. T-cells mature in the thymus gland, not in the spleen. The spleen's main role is in filtering blood, storing red blood cells, and acting as a reservoir for immune cells.
What are the main jobs of jobs?
The main jobs are sock-making and magazine-making.
Does the spleen produce insulin?
No, the spleen does not produce insulin. Insulin is produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. The main function of the spleen is to filter the blood and help the immune system by producing antibodies and storing white blood cells.
In the human immune system the main function of what is filtering blood?
B. Spleen
What is the main organ of thelymphatic system?
lymphatic systems major organ is the spleen
What is a 2 cm splenule anterior to the native spleen?
A 2 cm splenule refers to a small accessory spleen situated in front of the main spleen. It is a benign anatomical variant often found incidentally on imaging studies. It does not typically require any specific treatment unless it causes symptoms or complications.
