1 Describe, then evaluate. 2  OUTLINE: Describe main ideas, characteristics, or events. ( 3 Does not necessarily mean *write a Roman numeral/letter outline*.). 4  PROVE: Support with facts (especially facts presented in class or in the test).
Red blood cells are released from the spleen into blood circulation to help compensate for blood loss. The spleen is a lymphatic organ that performs the valuable function of filtering blood. While it is an important organ, it can be removed when necessary without causing death. This is the case because other organs, such as the liver and bone marrow, can perform filtration functions in the body.
Enlarged Spleen Overview. The spleen is an important organ in the immune system. It is a bean shaped structure, located in the left upper portion of the abdominal cavity, under the diaphragm, tucked in between the 9th and 11th ribs, in the mid-back.he spleen is an important organ in the immune system. It is a bean shaped structure, located in the left upper portion of the abdominal cavity, under the diaphragm, tucked in between the 9th and 11th ribs, in the mid-back.