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The Spleen The Bodys Blood Filter

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The human spleen

Imágenes

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How the spleen recycles precious iron

teacher When the spleen breaks down old red blood cells, it salvages and recycles their precious iron.

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The red blood cell quality control

teacher The spleen acts as a strict quality control inspector, filtering out and destroying worn-out red blood cells.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Spleen blood storage: Human spleens contract during holding-breath dives, releasing stored red blood cells to boost oxygen by up to 10 percent.

Quizzes

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Quiz

Where is the human spleen located?

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Which specific immune cells in the spleen harvest iron from old blood cells?

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How long do human red blood cells typically live before being recycled?

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How narrow are the microscopic gaps in the spleen's red pulp?

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Which protein transports recycled iron from the spleen back to the bone marrow?

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What is the name of the main artery that delivers blood to the spleen?

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Approximately how much blood does a healthy human spleen store as a reserve?

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What is the average weight of a healthy adult spleen?

Glosario

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Glossary

spleen (noun)
An abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells in most vertebrates. Located behind the left ribs, this organ recycles iron from blood cells after their 120-day lifecycle.

Gossip

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Gossip

Which spleen superpower is coolest?