Anatomy & Physiology of the Spleen

The video provides an overview of the spleen, detailing its location, blood supply, and functions. It explains the spleen's role in degrading old red blood cells and platelets, and its ability to mount an immune response against pathogens in the blood. The structure of the spleen is discussed, highlighting the red and white pulp, which are responsible for filtering blood and initiating immune responses. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, the appendix.

Describe the blood supply to the spleen.

What is one of the primary functions of the spleen?

What happens to damaged red blood cells in the spleen?

Explain how the spleen can mount an immune response.

What are the two main regions of the spleen and their functions?

What role do macrophages play in the spleen?

How does the spleen differ from lymph nodes in terms of what it monitors?