ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which lymphatic organ filters blood?
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thymus
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spleen
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tonsils
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lymph nodes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spleen. The spleen is located in the abdominal (tummy) area on the left side, just under the diaphragm. It is the largest of our lymphatic organs. The spleen does many things as it filters and monitors our blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The splenic artery delivers blood to the spleen where it is filtered by the red pulp.
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