MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Spleen. The spleen is a blood-filtering organ that removes microbes and destroys old or damaged red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen controls the level of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets (small cells that form blood clots). It screens the blood and removes any old or damaged red blood cells. If the spleen doesn’t work properly, it may start to remove healthy blood cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spleen stores and filters blood and makes white blood cells that protect you from infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the immune system? Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins (antibodies) and chemicals. This system works together to protect you from foreign invaders (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi) that cause infection, illness and disease.