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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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Why is the spleen not part of the digestive system?

The spleen is not part of the digestive system because it does not produce digestive enzymes or play a direct role in breaking down food. Instead, the spleen is involved in filtering blood, storing red blood cells, and assisting the immune system by producing antibodies.


Why is the spleen not mentioned as a part of the digestive system?

The spleen is part of the lymphatic system.


Spleen in the circulatory or digestive system?

Neither. The spleen is part of the immune system


What is the holding area for the blood and also has a function in the immune system?

Spleen


What 2 organs have no digestive system'?

The spleen and the gallbladder are two organs that do not have a digestive system. The spleen is primarily involved in filtering blood and supporting the immune system, while the gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver, aiding in fat digestion but not directly involved in the digestive process itself.


What organs allow the immune system to function?

spleen


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 is the function of organs of the digestive system?

the function of organs in the digestive system is to break down food


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


In the human immune system the main function of the--- is filtering blood?

spleen