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Spleen

Located in upper L quadrant of 

abdomen

Functions

Hematopoietic function

Produces fetal RBCs

Filter function

Filter and reuse certain cells

Immune function

Lymphocytes, monocytes

Storage function

30% platelets stored in spleen

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Comments:

Hematologic System, Oncologic Disorders & Anemias

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