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No, the spleen is important to the immune system and red blood cells in most vertebrates. It can also be described as a very large lymph node as it's absence can lead to susceptibility to certain infections.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoit doesn't have one.
The spleen functions as part of the vascular system,
in humans its chief function is to eliminate defective red blood cells.
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∙ 11y agoThe spleen is solid organ.
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∙ 13y agoYes they are. We just did this in school.
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∙ 11y agoThe pancreas is a solid organ
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∙ 10y agoNo!
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Similarities of human and dog digestive system?
Both species have the same organs as the other in their digestive system: mouth, esophagus, stomach (in cows, the part of the four-chambered stomach that have similar digestive enzymes to a human's is called the Abomasum), liver, spleen, pancreas, large and small intestines, colon, rectum, anus, etc.
What is the function of a spleen in a pig?
The spleen's function is to store blood, disintegrate the old blood cells, filter any foreign substances from the blood, and produce lymphocytes.
What is the function of a pig's spleen?
The human spleen is an organ that creates lymphocytes for the destruction and recycling of old red-blood cells. The spleen is also a blood reservoir. It supplies the body with blood in emergencies such as a bad cut. The spleen is also the location where white blood cells trap organisms. Pigs are very similar to humans so i thought this might help you.
Function of fetal pig head?
A pig's head has many functions. Their brain and the beginning of their digestive system are in their heads, just like humans.
What is the function of libosomes?
Libosomes are the intracellular digestive system. The function of a libosome is to break down enzymes. Libosomes also destroy foreign bodies that can prevent the cell from functioning properly.
Why is the spleen not part of the digestive system?
Because it does no function in the digestive system. The spleen functions with the circulatory and immune systems. It removes old red blood cells and synthesizes antibodies.
Spleen in the circulatory or digestive system?
Neither. The spleen is part of the immune system
Why is the spleen not mentioned as a part of the digestive system?
The spleen is part of the lymphatic system.
What is the holding area for the blood and also has a function in the immune system?
Spleen
What system is affected if the spleen function is lost?
The immune system is affected if spleen function is lost. The spleen helps your body fight infections. The spleen also makes red blood cells and it removes old red blood cells.
Can a person have rectal bleeding from spleen?
The spleen is not part of the digestive system, while the Rectum is, so I would say probably not.
What is the function of organs of the digestive system?
the function of organs in the digestive system is to break down food
What is the function of the organs in the digestive system?
the function of organs in the digestive system is to break down food
What organs allow the immune system to function?
spleen
In which region of the digestive system is bile released?
the Spleen, attached near the lower stomach.
What is the digestive system and what is its function?
the digestive system helps digest food and it is an ORGAN system
Defecation is a function of what system?
digestive system
