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.
The spleen is one of the least understood organs of the human body. Most people never think about the spleen unless it becomes damaged by trauma, but it performs multiple functions. The spleen participates in the creation of blood cells and also helps to filter the blood of old blood cells and fight infection.