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Histology of the spleen
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Splenic tissue contains two main regions: white pulp and red pulp. They are regions of the same organ, not separate structures.
In the red pulp, splenic cords lead to sinuses. There, macrophages filter abnormal or aging red blood cells. This architecture brings together the passages and cells involved in filtration.
In brief
Splenic tissue contains two major compartments: white pulp and red pulp.
Splenic cords lead to sinuses where macrophages filter abnormal or aging red blood cells.
White pulp and red pulp are two regions of the same organ.
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- National Center for Biotechnology InformationPhysiology, Spleen
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