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3 Νοε 2023 · Function. The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. This means that the spleen filters blood and presents foreign particles (antigens) to the lymphocytes it houses. In this way, the spleen stimulates the maturation and activation of lymphocytes. By filtering blood, the spleen also recycles senescent and damaged erythrocytes.
16 Απρ 2024 · The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdomen, and is roughly the size of a clenched fist. In the adult, the spleen functions mainly as a blood filter, removing old red blood cells. It also plays a role in both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses.
28 Σεπ 2024 · The spleen is a soft, highly vascular organ that plays an important role in the immune system and blood filtration. It is the largest lymphoid organ in the body, containing white and red pulp, which are involved in immune responses and the removal of old or damaged red blood cells.
5 Δεκ 2022 · Even though the spleen has a few unique functions that can't be replaced by other lymphoid organs, it is not a vital organ and people can live without it. This article will discuss normal spleen histology and showcase labeled spleen microscopic slides.
26 Ιουλ 2017 · The spleen is a small organ, typically located on the left side of the body, behind the ribcage and stomach. It is the largest organ in the body's lymphatic system, which is responsible for promoting immune function, filtering the blood, and managing blood volume.
18 Μαΐ 2024 · The spleen is in the upper left abdomen, under the diaphragm, and next to the stomach. It functions in blood filtration, removing old red blood cells, and recycling iron. The spleen plays a critical role in the immune system, housing white blood cells that produce antibodies.
The spleen (Latin: splen s. lien) is a spongy, soft and very densely vascularized secondary lymphoid organ (organum lymphoideum secundarium). It appears reddish-purple because of its good vascularization. It is the largest organ of the lymphatic system (systema lymphoideum).
