Which of the following lung capacities is the volume of air that can be maximally exhaled after a maximum inhalation? a. inspiratory capacity b. functional residual capacity
We're sorry, an error occurred. The spleen is the organ that is responsible for both the storage and purification of red blood cells. It is positioned in the left upper abdomen, and is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. The spleen serves a critical role in immune function because it purifies the blood and helps the immune system to recognize and attack foreign pathogens and allergens. The spleen is composed of the red pulp and white pulp. The white pulp produces and grows immune cells as well as blood cells. On the other hand, the red pulp is responsible for purifying the blood and removing dead or old blood cells.
Spleen in the body has the following functions: regulates blood flow in the abdomen, draining it into the portal vein; is a reservoir of blood, the blood is mobilized in situations of increased needs; in the womb spleen produces all the blood elements, in the late fetal period and after birth spleen produces only one type of white blood cells tah are essential in defending the body.