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 serves two major functions in the body: 1. It is responsible for the destruction of old red blood cells (RBC), 2. It is a major site for mounting the immune response.The spleen behaves similar to a lymph node but instead of filtering the lymphatic fluid it filters the blood.t is responsible for the destruction of old red blood cells (RBC), 2. It is a major site for mounting the immune response. The spleen behaves similar to a lymph node but instead of filtering the lymphatic fluid it filters the blood.