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.
The spleen is usually a fist-sized organ that is tucked in a corner of the abdomen just below the diaphragm and surrounded by other organs important for digestion. Portions of the stomach, colon and pancreas all need to be dissected in order to gain access to this organ.ecause of its role in filtering the blood and as part of the immune system, people without a spleen need to be alert for conditions such as infections and inflammation, as the body is less able to resist certain bacteria and some vaccines are less effective. Anatomical Structure: Spleen. Speciality Classification: