ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Collect lymph from surrounding tissue
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Filter out old and worn out red blood cells
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Filter lymph draining from lymphatic vessels
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Grow and proliferate red blood cells
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Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen acts as a filter. It weeds out old and damaged cells and helps control the amount of blood and blood cells that circulate in the body. The spleen also helps get rid of germs. It contains white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is an organ on the upper left side of your tummy (abdomen). It is part of the lymphatic system and filters the blood, removing worn out red blood cells. It also stores red blood cells and contains lymph node tissue and many lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are types of white blood cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Red pulp: The red pulp acts like a filter. It removes waste from the blood and gets rid of old or damaged blood cells. Red pulp also destroys bacteria and viruses.