What Is the Function of the Spleen? By Jessica Pestka‚ eHow Contributor updated: April 28‚ 2010 The spleen is an internal organ‚ about the size of a fist‚ found in the human abdomen. The spleen functions as part of the immune system and contributes to the production and storage of blood cells as part of the circulatory system. Although the spleen is an important organ‚ it is not vital for human survival. Function of the Spleen The majority of the spleen’s functions are related to the immune
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RUNNING HEAD: SPLEEN 1 Spleen BIOL 2320 USU-Easter Sydney Lyman June 3‚ 2013 Spleen 2 Spleen Acting as a filter of blood and harmful organisms‚ as well as breaking down blood cells‚ the spleen carries many responsibilities in the human body. Located in the upper left side of the abdomen‚ next to the stomach‚ the spleen is neatly tucked in between the pancreas‚ stomach‚ and left kidney (Laparoscopic‚ 2013).The spleen is typically around 4 inches long
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Ruptured Spleen (5.5) The spleen is a delicate‚ fist-sized organ under your left rib cage near your stomach. It contains special white blood cells that destroy bacteria and help your body fight infections. The spleen also makes red blood cells and helps remove‚ or filter‚ old ones from the body’s circulation. A layer of tissue entirely covers the spleen in a capsule-like fashion‚ except where veins and arteries enter the organ. This tissue‚ called the splenic capsule‚ helps protect the spleen from
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The Function of the Human Eye Inarguably‚ the human eye is one of the most complex human organs in the body. The eye aids in almost every activity that people participate in (excluding pin the tail on the donkey). Scientists can only guess at the probability in evolution of the eye being formed; there are so many variables that a close number would be incalculable. The eye is an extraordinary part of the human body; most people agree that is the most important sensory organ. The eye sends messages
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The Function of the Human Brain By Theresa Higgins Dr. Michael Anatomy & Physiology HS120 December 14‚ 2008 The Function of the Human Cerebellum Introduction: The human brain is an extremely complicated system which controls all of our functions both physical and physiological. What are the cell/ tissue/ organ/system? 1. Glial is the cell and is one of the most important components of the cerebellum which supports the functions of nervous tissue. The nervous tissue
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THE HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION OF HARRISON BROTHERS CORPORATION Company History Harrison Brothers Corporation was founded in Sydney on September 15‚ 1898‚ by Aubrey and William Harrison. Harrison’s is a multi-line traditional department store which deals mainly with men’s‚ women’s‚ and children’s clothing. In recent years‚ the store has expanded to include household furnishings and other items for the home. The long term goal of the company is to become the leading chain of department stores
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What are the human organs and their function? BLADDER -A hollow muscular organ that stores urine before expelling it from the body. BONES - The bones provide 5 functions. They protect other vital organs‚ i.e. ribs protect the lungs. Support the body in an upright position. They are attached to muscles to help provide movement of the body. Bone marrow produces blood. Store salts inside provides a mineral reservoir for the body. BRAIN -The brain is the master control center of the body. It receives
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take full responsibilities for human resource activities in some companies whereas in others they will share the role with managers. Some of the responsibilities of HR departments are: employment and recruiting‚ training and development‚ compensation‚ benefits‚ employee services‚ employee and community relations‚ personnel records‚ strategy planning‚ health and safety. The role of HR has changes and enveloped over time. It began as a purely administrative function but now it is seen as a more strategic
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Function of the Skin The skin is more than just external covering. It acts as a sensitive boundary between our bodies and the environment. The skin has several important functions‚ for example: Protection‚ temperature regulations‚ waste removal and sense of touch. Protection • The skin acts as a protective organ. The film of sebum and sweat on the surface of the skin (acid mantle). It acts as an anti-bacterial agent to help prevent the multiplication of micro-organisms on the skin. • The fat
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Function of Human Resource Management: The main function of human resource management is classified into two types: (a) Managerial Function; (b) Operative Function. (a)Managerial Function: Following are the managerial function : (1)Planning: The planning function of HRM dept. pertains to the steps taken in determining in advance personnel requirements‚ personnel programmes‚ policies etc. (2)Organization: Under organization‚ the human resource manager has to organize the operative functions by
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