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What does the spleen do?

Posted August 26, 2024

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The spleen serves several important functions:

Filters blood by eliminating cellular waste and getting rid of old, dysfunctional blood cells
Stores red blood cells and platelets, making them immediately available when the body needs them
Produces antibodies and white blood cells that help the body fight infection
Maintains fluid levels in the body

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