The spleen functions are part of which system?

Answer 1

The spleen works as a part of the lymphatic system. It has multiple supporting roles in the body. Old red blood cells are recycled in the spleen and platelets and white blood cells are stored here. It also helps defend body against pathogens.

Answer 2

The spleen is a part of the Immune system. Its primary function is to filter the blood and recycle old red blood cells. The spleen is not a vital organ; however individuals who have has a splenectomy are easily susceptible to infection.

Answer 3

The spleen is part of a few systems! It filters blood and breaks down dead red blood cells to be recycles or excreted as part of the circulatory system, and essentially does the same for white blood cells as part of the immune/lymphatic system. The parts of the spleen that do its job are pretty easy to remember: red pulp filters red blood cells and many phagocytes, while white pulp filters lymphocytes, which are members of white blood cells. The spleen is also home to a reservoir of blood in case of emergencies such as a hemorrhage, and a reservoir of monocytes for emergency immunity.

In short, it's a very important organ for many systems! However, if removed, all is not lost. In the case of a splenectomy, the liver will pick up the slack and do what the spleen would have done. However, the reverse is not true! You can live without a spleen, but you can NOT live without a liver!

Answer 4

The spleen functions in the circulatory system as a filter to remove spent or tired red blood cells from circulation. It is also considered a large lymph node and part of the lymphatic system. In the lymphatic system it serves as a filter also for the spent or tired white blood cells.

It also holds a reserve of blood on reserve in the case of hemorrhage. It is an important organ however, it is an organ the body can live without, as in the case of removal after severe internal injuries.

Answer 5

Lymphatic system - The spleen's role is to filter blood and act as a storage for white blood cells