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spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. let me explain this in simple word. spleen has abundant macrophages, which can sense abnormalities of red blood cells(RBC) and pletlet. abnormal and old RBC and pletlet are removed from circulation by spleen. so many conditions in which spleen gets bigger that would remove more pletlet even if they are normal, leading to decrese the count of pletlet.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe spleen can not restrict productions of platelets but the spleen can play a role in platelet related conditions. The platelets are made in bone marrow, they travel through the blood stream and protect against internal bleeding. The spleens normally stores about one-third of the body's platelets but does not restrict production.
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∙ 14y agoIt causes a modest increase.
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You had low blood platelets and had your spleen removed and now it may be be that your spleen is regrowing what is the likelyhood of this occurring?
Is not going to happen. NEVER!
Does the spleen filter lymph?
no that's the kidneys.....its still not completely known what the spleen does for us
What are the two primary functions of the spleen in adult mammals?
The spleen is a soft, spongy organ of the lymphatic system. It generaly serves two functions in adults: It fights infection. Actting as a giant lymph node scanning erythrocytes, platelets and antigens. Lymphocytes produced in the spleen fight disease causing pathogens. It also Filters aged erythrocytes, platelets and blood-borne antigens.
What does the spleen have to do with the production of blood?
it stores and then destroys red blood cells and makes lymphocytes.
Why does the spleen enlarge with polycthaemia?
I'm assuming it's because.... The spleen filters out the blood that's is going throughout the body. Polycythemia is excessive production of RBc. Soo, if there is excessive blood and the spleen is filtering all of it, it is working hard causing it to become enlarge.
Is splenomegaly present in dengue fever?
Yes, it can. The viruses affects the production of platelets and the spleen is important in recycling the blood.
Where are blood platelets stored?
The spleen
Which organ stores most of the platelets in the body?
The spleen!
How much blood is sequestered in the spleen?
In healthy adults, about 30% of blood platelets are sequestered in the spleen.
You had low blood platelets and had your spleen removed and now it may be be that your spleen is regrowing what is the likelyhood of this occurring?
Is not going to happen. NEVER!
What adverse reaction indicates an impaired production of platelets?
Thrombocytopenia: Impaired production of platelets
What adverse drug reactions indicates an impaired production of platelets?
Thrombocytopenia: Impaired production of platelets
How is platelets transported?
Similarly to Red blood cells, Platelets are collected from bone marrow, transported via diffusion and then destroyed in the spleen 120 days later.
Can low platelets be caused by drinking too much alcohol?
People with liver disease, a common side effect of excessive alcohol consumption, develop an enlarged spleen. The spleen normally traps platelets. When it becomes enlarged, this may accelerate, and cause a low platelet count.
Are platelets involved with the antibody production?
yes
Disease of which abdominal organ that can interfere with blood clotting?
An enlarged spleen can interfere with blood clotting. The spleen is a multifunctional organ that helps produce platelets, which serve to clot the blood.
Does the spleen filter lymph?
no that's the kidneys.....its still not completely known what the spleen does for us
