Structure and function of the spleen

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Summary

The spleen enables it to remove older erythrocytes from the circulation and leads to the efficient removal of blood-borne microorganisms and cellular debris, which makes it the most important organ for antibacterial and antifungal immune reactivity.

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Published
2005-08-01
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Keywords

Spleen, Immune system, Function (biology), Compartment (ship), Biology

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