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Spleen

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Lymphatic and Immunity Mind Map on Spleen, created by kathrynmoar on 22/10/2013.
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Spleen
  1. Located in left superior side of abdomen
    1. can be ruptured in traumatic abdominal injuries
      1. foreign substances stimulate lymphocytes in the white pulp of the spleen
      2. Functions
        1. Destroys defective RBC's
          1. Detects and responds to foreign substances
            1. Limited reservoir for blood

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