Question

What Is the graveyard Of RBCs?

Answer 1

Spleen:

1. Spleen is a similar structure to a large lymph node, which primarily functions as a blood filter.
2. The spleen plays an important role in the destruction of red blood cells(erythrocytes) i.e old and damaged RBCs are destroyed in the spleen and It is known as the RBCs graveyard.

The function of the spleen :

1. The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. It keeps all the body fluids balanced.
2. It is made up of a red pulp tissue that filters the old and damaged red blood cells.
3. The important function of the spleen is to filter the blood.
4. The spleen recycles the old and damaged red blood cells and the white blood cells are stored.
5. Spleen also helps to fight against bacteria that cause diseases such as meningitis and pneumonia.