Question

Mention the location of spleen in the human body.

Answer 1

Spleen:

1. An organ that acts as a blood filter and plays an eminent role in the immune system is called the spleen.
2. The spleen is also known as the “graveyard of RBCs”.
3. This is because the spleen filters out, and destroys the old and damaged red blood cells.
4. Spleen also acts as a storage of RBCs or erythrocytes.

Location:

1. The spleen is a fist-sized organ.
2. It is located below the left side of the ribcage above the abdomen next to the stomach.