GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is a small organ inside your left rib cage, just above the stomach. It’s part of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection. Many diseases and conditions can affect how the spleen works.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen has a few important functions. It fights any invading germs in the blood (the spleen contains infection-fighting white blood cells). It controls the level of blood cells. The spleen controls the level of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets (small cells that form blood clots).

Detailed explanation-3: -The organ acts as a systemic filter for trapping circulating blood borne foreign particle. It is called as a peripheral lymphoid organ or secondary lymphoid organ because it involves in the activation of lymphocytes and adaptive immune response.