Spleen

Filters blood, removes old or damaged red blood cells, stores blood, and plays a crucial role in the immune system by producing lymphocytes and acting as a site for immune responses.

Key Functions:

• Filters blood and removes old or damaged red blood cells.
• Stores blood and platelets.
• Produces lymphocytes and participates in immune surveillance.
• Recycles iron from hemoglobin.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Blood (filters)
• Red Blood Cells (removes old/damaged)
• Lymphocytes (produces)
• Immune System (key organ of)
• Hemoglobin (recycles iron from)