Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658677
Author: Barbara A. Gylys MEd CMA-A (AAMA), Mary Ellen Wedding MEd MT(ASCP) CMA (AAMA) CPC (AAPC)
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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The spleen is the chief organ of the immune system, functions during the second line of defense. It is soft, reddish purple in color and located on the left side of the abdomen at the upper quadrant. The spleen functions by triggering immunity against the invading antigens and also is the site of destruction for old and damaged RBCs. It is composed of compactly packed blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.

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Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach

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