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(Science: anatomy) An organ that produces lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells and destroys those that are aging. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach. A large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses.This lymphoid tissue is primarily concerned with blood cells, being the site of production of [[lymphocytes which regulates the volume of blood cells in the blood stream and removes defective cells. It also actsa as a reservoir for blood and is the site where red blood cells reaching the end of their functional life are broken down.


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Purpose of the Appendix

... is so small, however, that no noticeable effects are usually seen and humans can do pretty much as well even if these organs are removed. The spleen is a more important lymphatic organ that can also be removed, but in this case certain effects can already be seen - including increased susceptibility ...

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by biohazard
Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:48 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Purpose of the Appendix
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?{REGENERATION}? Is it possible ???!!

We're pretty successful with skin because it requires very little blood vessels, compare that to a liver or spleen which are packed with vessels. The scaffolding itself is one of the greatest hurdles we face.

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by mith
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:45 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: ?{REGENERATION}? Is it possible ???!!
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Views: 1642

Organ systems

For question one, you could include digestive (if esophagus in thorax is enough) and immune system (thymus and spleen). I'm not sure I'd include the nervous system, since there are no organs or structures beyond just nerves in the cavities - but by your definitions, then you'd ...

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by Darby
Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:22 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Organ systems
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Spleen analysis

... to analyse RBC in rat body, including: RBC count, hemoglobin concentration, and hematocrit. I need more parameters and I am thinking about spleen as blood reservoir organ. However, I have no idea what parameter I can use of the spleen. I list about splenic morphometry (mass, volume), splenic ...

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by DoctorStein
Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:40 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Spleen analysis
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pH of medium for lymphocyte

I will work on lymphocytes count, which are derived from thymus and spleen. For the medium, the lab offers PBS and HBSS, each with several pHs. Which medium is better and which pH should I apply for this asessment? From references, I read that I can work with ...

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by DoctorStein
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:25 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: pH of medium for lymphocyte
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