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Your spleen is a special organ located on the upper left side of your tummy, right under your ribs. It acts like a filter for your blood, cleaning out old and damaged blood cells. It also helps your body fight off germs and infections!
Key Parts to Explore
Capsule
This is the tough outer layer that protects the entire spleen.
Red Pulp
This part filters your blood and removes old red blood cells, like a recycling center.
White Pulp
This part is like a training ground for your immune cells, helping your body fight off sickness.
Splenic Artery
This blood vessel brings fresh, unfiltered blood into the spleen.
Did You Know?
Even though it's super important, you can actually live without your spleen if it gets hurt!
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